The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world for several reasons. One of these was the Mavericks' decision to split up the superstar duo of Doncic and Kyrie Irving that had just made the NBA Finals.

It’s the biggest setback so far this season among a slew of injuries for the Mavericks. They lost 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to a groin injury in his Dallas debut

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis, center, shakes hands with guard Kyrie Irving (11) before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles.

The deal shined the spotlight on the Mavericks' new starting lineup with Anthony Davis as the team's new star player opposite Kyrie Irving at the point guard position. The Mavericks have begun starting 2021 second round pick (number 44 overall out of Pepperdine University) Kessler Edwards at the power forward position.

T he Dallas Mavericks just cannot get healthy, as they continue to lose players to injury, with their most recent significant loss seeing Kyrie Irving suffer a season-ending torn

The Dallas Mavericks are officially depleted. Every time they seem to be getting healthier, two more players get hurt. This team has been the definition of one step up and two steps back. The latest example of that came in Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings.

Rachel Nichols criticized the Mavericks' handling of their star players Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, suffering injuries in the last month.

Nico Harrison made a huge gamble when he let go of Luka Dončić to acquire Anthony Davis and Max Christie. The Mavs also offloaded Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. The move left the sporting world appalled,

The Dallas Mavericks’ season has taken a disastrous turn. With Luka Dončić traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis was brought in to help Kyrie Irving lead the team to the playoffs. However, the Mavericks’ hopes have been dashed by a series of unfortunate injuries.

Kyrie Irving’s serious injury has forced the Dallas Mavericks to rethink their strategy, and now head coach Jason Kidd has spoken out, leaving a striking message regarding Klay Thompson’s role on the team.