Anthony Davis Injury Hampers Mavericks' Playoff Push

Anthony Davis, who was recently traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Los Angeles Lakers, will be out for at least two more weeks due to a left adductor strain sustained during his debut game against the Houston Rockets. Despite initial optimism that the injury wasn't serious, Davis will require more time for recovery, intensifying scrutiny over the trade which sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers. The Mavericks are currently eighth in the Western Conference, just outside the automatic playoff spots, and hope to regain health to improve their standing. The team is also dealing with injuries to other key players, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, while Dwight Powell and PJ Washington are on the path to recovery. Meanwhile, Dallas has signed Moses Brown on a 10-day contract to address their depleted frontcourt. Davis' progress is being closely monitored, with a reassessment scheduled for early March.