Irving, 33, had a player option that he was likely going to opt out of this offseason had it not been for his injury. Now, plans are changing, but Bleacher Report writer Erik Beaston believes that the Mavs will still find a way to bring Irving back.

As several key players return from injury, Dallas is having to manage minutes restrictions while trying to keep their hold on a spot in the NBA’s

Both teams have come alive lately, right as questions arose over whether a summer draft pick should be a higher priority than the playoffs.

The first was rookie Jared McCain, who was averaging 15.3 points per game before undergoing season-ending meniscus surgery on his knee back in December. The Sixers found a gem with the No. 16 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

Anthony Davis finished the loss with 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists and one block while shooting 5/10 from the field and 0/1 from the three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

His time in Dallas has not gone quite as planned for former Lakers star Anthony Davis. Following the controversial blockbuster deal that sent Davis to the Mavericks as part of a package for star guard Luka Doncic, Davis was injured during his first game, and had to sit out for five weeks before returning to the Dallas lineup.

The NBA announced the finalists for the 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.

On Thursday evening, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic by a score of 101-92 (in Florida). Anthony Davis finished the win with 15 points, seven reboun