
Anthony Davis is ready and motivated to face off against his former team when the Dallas Mavericks play the LA Lakers tomorrow night.
The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, starting the campaign with a 5-14 record in the Western Conference.
The Mavericks are missing several players due to injury, with Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Dereck Lively II.
While the absence of Dereck Lively II has impacted the Mavericks, it has been the absence of Anthony Davis that has really forced the Mavericks in a tough position.
And with all the rumors of Davis being a Mavericks trade contender, he wants to send a message by returning to the team. The cherry on top for Davis would be doing it against his former team.
Anthony Davis spoke to reporters after a Dallas Mavericks practice session ahead of their Friday night NBA Cup game against the LA Lakers.
When asked whether he prefers to return against the LA Lakers or LA Clippers, Davis smirked and said everyone knew what his answer was. However, Davis is going to rush into any decision.
“Is that a real question? You know what game I want to play. We’ll see, have a conversation, and see what makes the most sense…
“Obviously, I would like to. But the main thing is just to get on the floor, whether that’s on Friday or Saturday.”
Anthony Davis (calf) on if he'd prefer to return Friday against the Lakers or Saturday against the Clippers:
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) November 26, 2025
"You know what game I want to play."pic.twitter.com/fi7KyCpb4u
It’s clear that the Dallas Mavericks need to make some changes if they want to turn their season around. What they’re doing right now just isn’t working.
This is why the return of Anthony Davis is so important. When he is healthy and at his best, he is one of the absolute best players in the NBA.
This is the version of Anthony Davis the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic!
Davis returning in strong form can help elevate the Dallas Mavericks. On top of that, NBA teams want Davis to prove his health before they make any trade offers.
The Mavericks need to make sure that Davis is healthy and in the best position possible to deliver them some massive wins.
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