Swirling Anthony Davis trade rumors leaves Spurs with only one clear path

I expect you didn't forget about the most absurd trade in NBA history earlier this year. The Dallas Mavericks shockingly traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, along with other assets. The bewildering deal destroyed the Mavericks franchise and set them back years.

As a result, the deal's conductor, Nico Harrison, was fired. Now, all hell is breaking loose in Dallas. All of a sudden, the entire Mavericks roster is seemingly up for trade, including All-NBA big man Anthony Davis. As their most prized possession, Davis is the most intriguing asset that has landed on the market.

With trade rumors swirling, CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn put every team into separate tiers depending on whether or not trading for AD would be a good idea. He was on the money with his Spurs assertion. They have the new and improved version of AD. His name is Victor Wembanyama.

Anthony Davis would come with too much baggage

Before even considering how the big man would fit alongside Wemby and the rest of the bunch, the logistics of a deal happening are extremely messy. For one, Davis carries one of the largest per-year contracts in the NBA. The Brow is currently owed $54 million this season, and this number only increases over the next two seasons.

By acquiring Davis' massive contract, the Spurs would be stuck in the mud, with no room to move. A big three of Davis, Wembanyama, and De'Aaron Fox would be locked in for the foreseeable future, and that is without even knowing it would work. This is especially discouraging, given the Spurs' status as prime contenders for Giannis Antetokounmpo should he become available.

To put it simply, Anthony Davis is not the piece the Spurs have been holding onto all of the assets for. And I have yet to mention the injury history. What a disaster it would be if the Spurs shipped off their depth in exchange for Davis, just for him to be knocked down with an injury a few weeks later. The All-Star's talent is not worth the risk.

Let's say the Spurs did trade for Anthony Davis. Would the fit even work? A new twin-towers duo of Wembanyama and the Brow would definitely be fun, that's for sure. However, it wouldn't solve the Spurs' deficit of perimeter shooting. If the Spurs want to acquire a new four-man, they need to be a powerful deep shooter. Lauri Markkanen is a great example.

If you're a Spurs fan, I would be hoping that Brian Wright doesn't pull the trigger on a Davis trade. There are too many complications that are not worth the potential upside. While it's all fun and games to mock up your team in an All-Star trade, that doesn't mean it is a good idea. Brian, if you are reading this, don't do it.