Dallas Mavericks face crisis with seven players available, Kidd expresses disbelief

The Dallas Mavericks are enduring a disastrous 2024-25 NBA season, exacerbated by a series of injuries and the controversial trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Following a loss to the Phoenix Suns, head coach Jason Kidd expressed frustration over the team's unprecedented injury crisis, which left them with only seven available players at one point during the game. The Mavs have already lost key players like Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis to injuries, compounding their struggles. Kidd noted he's never faced a situation where he couldn't rest players due to a lack of substitutes, highlighting the severity of their predicament. As the team prepares to face the San Antonio Spurs, they have matched their longest losing streak of the season at five games and are now below .500. The current situation has led to speculation about the future of the team and potential trades as they navigate this challenging period.