Instead, the Mavericks are left in a precarious scenario at the most critical juncture of the season. Shortly before the trade deadline, Dallas brought in Anthony Davis and Max Christie in a massive deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis provided an update on his recovery from injury. Davis has been absent from the hardwood after suffering a left adductor strain in his Mavericks debut against the Houston Rockets on Feb.

The Mavericks will be without their top three big men for the next seven games. The team has pivoted by playing small-ball lineups.