Mavericks assign Anthony Davis to G League for rehab

The Dallas Mavericks have assigned Anthony Davis to the Texas Legends of the G League to aid in his recovery from a left adductor strain. Davis, who was acquired in a controversial trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, has only played once for the Mavericks, scoring 26 points before his injury on February 8. Despite discussions about potentially shutting him down for the season, Davis is determined to return before the regular season ends, with the team currently sitting in the final play-in spot in the Western Conference at 33-36. Along with Davis, guard Jaden Hardy has also been assigned to the Legends as he recovers from a sprained ankle. The Mavericks are facing significant injury challenges, having dressed only the league-minimum of active players in recent games, raising concerns about their roster depth. The team's current situation is further complicated by financial constraints that limit their ability to sign new players as they navigate this injury-riddled season.