Anthony Davis cries fake news regarding season-ending injury

The Dallas Mavericks big man has publicly refuted the news, calling it a “lie” on social media. While Charania and ESPN sources indicated surgery and a months-long absence were probable, Davis immediately pushed back. Regardless of the procedure, he faces significant time sidelined. With Dallas’s season spiraling, fans have lost faith in his durability.

Insider Marc Stein noted optimism for a March return, yet bringing him back then seems pointless given the team's struggles. Consequently, this scenario provides justification for withholding a contract extension and signals an urgent trade. Fans are exhausted by his constant physical issues. Although Davis insists his season isn't entirely over, the logical path for Dallas is trading him to a playoff contender. Even if the resulting return package is underwhelming, the necessity to move Davis has effectively become desperate and unavoidable now.