Co-interim GMs Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi explain the decision to trade Anthony Davis:

“We decided as an organization, front office and management, we needed to do something to bring back the winning culture in Dallas. We thought that doing the move that we did puts us back in that conversation. Gives the fans something to be excited about.

"I think we are moving in the right direction by doing the move we did. Puts us in the mindset of having a championship atmosphere around here. That’s what it’s all about. I think we achieved that with the move we just did. We continue to do that — to do what we think is best for the organization, this day and going forward as well.”