Davis is one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history and still remains an elite option at the center position. If healthy, he would instantly solve the Hawks’ biggest problems and help lead the team to a respectable playoff finish. Still, he carries far too much risk for a team as young and promising as Atlanta to risk acquiring him.
An unfortunate truth about Davis is that he is one of the most injury-prone players in the league. The Hawks already have a health headache on their hands with Kristaps Porzingis, and the marginal upgrade in injury resistance from Davis to Porzingis would be negligible.