Is Anthony Davis playing in the G League? Closer look at major development amid injury rehab
It was reported Monday that the Dallas Mavericks assigned Anthony Davis to their G League team, the Texas Legends. Davis made his highly anticipated debut for the Mavericks against the Houston Rockets on Feb. 8. He was dominant that game, recording 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks.
Unfortunately, Anthony Davis went down after 31 minutes as he appeared to have picked up a non-contact injury. After the team ran some tests, AD was diagnosed with an adductor strain. He hasn’t played for the Mavericks since. However, his recent assignment to the G League marks a major milestone in his road to recovery.
The Mavericks followed a similar path with Caleb Martin, who made his return from injury just three days after being assigned to the Texas Legends. So, Davis’ return to the floor could be closer than anticipated. AD has made 43 appearances this season, recording 25.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
Davis’ return could help the Mavericks secure a play-in spot
The Mavericks’ season has quickly gone downhill since they traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. The entire point behind trading Doncic was that the team wanted to win now.
This could’ve been possible since they have a lot of quality on their roster. However, injuries have completely derailed Dallas’ season. The team is 10th (33-36) in the Western Conference, a game and a half ahead of the Phoenix Suns who are 11th (31-37).
The Mavericks are in terrible form having lost three games in a row. They’re also 2-8 over their last 10 outings. However, their season might not be over yet. Davis’ assignment to the G League is a positive sign. If he can recover within the coming days, the team might just have a shot at securing a play-in tournament spot.
For that, the Mavs only need to stay above the Phoenix Suns, who are in worse form despite having their star players available for most of the season. The Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz won’t be a threat since they appear to be tanking.
So, as long as the Mavs can float above the Suns, they’ll have a good shot at making the play-in tournament. This would be a big win, considering how unfortunate the team has been during the 2024-25 season.