The Dallas Mavericks' recent losing streak has pushed them further from the NBA playoff picture, reigniting criticism of the Anthony Davis trade. In response to the growing scrutiny, Davis issued a strong message to the fans.

In his debut with the Mavericks after the Luka Doncic trade, Anthony Davis, excited after a dunk, yelled to the crowd "I'm here." In a recent interview, he explained why he did so.

The Dallas Mavericks’ season has taken a disastrous turn. With Luka Dončić traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis was brought in to help Kyrie Irving lead the team to the playoffs. However, the Mavericks’ hopes have been dashed by a series of unfortunate injuries.

Headlined by Davis' absence, injuries are continuing to impact the Mavericks. In addition to Davis, the extensive list includes Kyrie Irving (torn ACL), Daniel Gafford (sprained MCL), Dereck Lively II (fractured ankle), PJ Washington (sprained ankle), Jaden Hardy (sprained ankle), and Olivier-Maxence Prosper (wrist surgery), via ESPN.

The Dallas Mavericks say Anthony Davis is improving daily but the team gave no indication of when the forward they got in their trade of Luka Doncic might be ready to play again.

Anthony Davis has played in just one game with the Mavs since the trade with the Lakers. DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks said Friday that Anthony Davis is improving daily, but gave no indication of when the forward they got in their trade of Luka Dončić might be ready to play again.

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In an appearance on Mavs TV, veteran big man Anthony Davis shed some light on his experience as LeBron James' co-star. On the subject of his switch to No.

When the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers, they were hoping to reap the benefits of adding Anthony Davis to their team ... here's a look at where Davis' status stands. SN's NBA HQ: Live NBA scores | Updated NBA standings | Full NBA schedule ...