Mavericks send Anthony Davis to G League to prep for return

The Dallas Mavericks have assigned Anthony Davis to the Texas Legends, permitting the 10-time All-Star to follow with the G League crew and take part in 5-on-5 scrimmages as he ramps as much as return from a strained left adductor.

Davis, the headliner of the Mavs’ return within the controversial Luka Doncic deal, has been sidelined since Feb. 8. He performed 31 minutes in his lone look in a Mavs uniform, recording 26 factors, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and three blocks earlier than leaving early resulting from an damage.

Sources stated there was dialogue about shutting down Davis for the season, however the celebrity has been steadfast in his willpower to return.

Guard Jaden Hardy, who has missed the previous seven video games resulting from a sprained ankle, has additionally been assigned to the Legends.

The injury-ravaged Mavs have had solely the league-minimum eight lively gamers on a number of events just lately, together with in Sunday’s dwelling loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Two-way gamers Kessler Edwards and Brandon Williams are approaching their season restrict for lively NBA video games, that means the Mavs will lose two gamers who’ve been key contributors during the last month.

Dallas has an open roster spot and could be eligible for a hardship exception, however the Mavs are hard-capped on the wage cap’s first apron and too near that threshold to have the ability to afford to signal a participant to a 10-day deal.