In a significant blow to the Dallas Mavericks, their top players, including Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively II, will be sidelined for an extended period due to injuries. Anthony Davis, a 10-time All-Star, will miss a minimum of 10 games after suffering a left adductor strain during his debut for the Mavericks against Dallas on February 8. This injury will keep him off the court for at least two more weeks, ruling him out of eligibility for major awards such as All-NBA and Defensive Player of the Year due to falling short of the 65-game minimum.
The Mavericks are also grappling with the absence of their other key big men. Daniel Gafford has sustained a grade 3 MCL sprain, which will keep him from playing for the majority of the remaining regular season. Similarly, Dereck Lively II is dealing with a stress fracture in his ankle, leading to a similar prognosis. These injuries present a substantial challenge for the Mavericks as they navigate the remainder of the season without their key players.
To address their diminishing depth in the center position, the Mavericks have signed Moses Brown on a 10-day deal. The move comes as a strategic effort to fill the gap left by their injured players. This temporary signing aims to provide some much-needed reinforcement to the team's lineup as they await the recovery of their sidelined stars.
Anthony Davis's recent string of injuries began with an abdominal strain on January 28, just four days before the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. This initial injury caused Davis to miss his first three games as a Maverick. The current adductor strain represents the first official update since his diagnosis and continues to add to Davis's challenging season.
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