The NBA trade deadline may still be two months out, but proposed deals involving marquee names are already making the rounds. One of the most frequently mentioned is Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, who remains a hot topic across the league even as injuries continue to hinder him.Through his first 10 appearances, Davis is putting up 19.6 points -- his lowest average since his rookie campaign -- along with a personal-worst 1.6 blocks per game.With the Mavericks at 9-16 and stuck near the play-in line, the organization is reportedly considering moving the veteran depending on whether they push for the playoffs or shift toward a lottery outlook.In one three-team mock trade laid out by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton, Davis would head to San Antonio to pair with Victor Wembanyama in what would instantly become a dominant frontcourt combination.Under the framework, the Spurs would land Davis, while Dallas would receive Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, Luke Kornet, a 2026 second-rounder from the Jazz, second-round picks in 2028 and 2029 via the Bulls and the removal of 2030 first-round swap obligations.Chicago, serving as the third team, would acquire Naji Marshall.The Spurs have also been floated as a possible destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo, though Davis -- even in a down season -- would require a far smaller haul.A key aspect of the mock deal is that San Antonio keeps young guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. And although Anthony Davis has had his ups and downs, he is still shooting 52.3% with averages of 10.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game at age 32.ESPN insider discusses why Anthony Davis to Spurs makes sense for the MavericksIn his mock scenario, Kevin Pelton noted that Anthony Davis would complement Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox because he is not ball-dominant.Pelton added that a San Antonio deal would provide the Mavericks with the greatest financial benefit, since the Spurs would not need to send back equivalent salary due to their room below the luxury tax.He explained that the depth San Antonio could offer Dallas would also facilitate a secondary move, sending Naji Marshall to Chicago for second-round picks, where Marshall could potentially start at small forward.According to Pelton, the net result would be Dallas saving $30 million in luxury taxes and gaining a clear path to avoiding the tax altogether. He emphasized that the true advantage for the Mavericks would be extinguishing the 2030 swap rights previously sent to San Antonio in the Grant Williams sign-and-trade.