During his All-Star weekend press conference, Adam Silver was asked multiple questions about the Dallas Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. "I was surprised when I heard about the trade," began Silver. "I did not know that Luka was potentially a player that was about to be traded. That was news to me. I followed it like a fan from that standpoint. "I've … [Read more...] about Adam Silver Doesn’t Believe Mavs Had ‘Any Ulterior Motives’ In Trading Luka Doncic
Mavs Had Interest In Signing Ben Simmons As Small Ball Center
The Dallas Mavericks had interest in signing Ben Simmons from the buyout market, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavs, who are only $200,000 underneath the first luxury-tax apron, saw Simmons as a small ball center. Simmons would go on to sign with the Clippers. The Mavs are currently without Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dwight Powell, and Dereck Lively II. … [Read more...] about Mavs Had Interest In Signing Ben Simmons As Small Ball Center
Anthony Davis Out At Least Four Weeks With Adductor Strain
Anthony Davis will miss at least four weeks due to an adductor strain, sources told Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Mavs are optimistic that Davis can avoid surgery. The team also announced that Daniel Gafford is expected to miss at least six weeks with a MCL sprain. The team is already without Dereck Lively II and Dwight Powell. … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Out At Least Four Weeks With Adductor Strain
Mavericks Optimistic Anthony Davis Will Avoid Surgery On Adductor Strain
The Dallas Mavericks have optimism that Anthony Davis will be able to avoid surgery on his adductor strain. Davis is out indefinitely and a recovery timetable has yet to be announced. Davis suffered the injury in his first game with the Mavericks following his trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavericks and Davis will be "cautious" in deciding a return date. The Mavericks … [Read more...] about Mavericks Optimistic Anthony Davis Will Avoid Surgery On Adductor Strain
Daniel Gafford Out At Least Two Weeks With Right Knee Sprain
Daniel Gafford will be out at least two weeks with a right knee sprain. Gafford suffered the injury in the Dallas Mavericks' loss on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. The Kings are also currently without Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II as this further depletes their depth. Gafford is averaging 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.9 blocks in 21.9 minutes across 51 … [Read more...] about Daniel Gafford Out At Least Two Weeks With Right Knee Sprain