Mavericks’ Anthony Davis reacts to trade rumors while eyeing return against Lakers

Commerce rumors proceed to swirl round Dallas Mavericks ahead Anthony Davis.

Studies have emerged that the 5-14 Mavericks are purchasing the 10-time All-Star, however minority proprietor Mark Cuban has denied these. Davis, in the meantime, is attempting to dam that out and give attention to getting back from a left calf harm that has stored him out of the lineup since Oct. 29. 

Anthony Davis reacts to commerce rumors

“Man, look. Y’all make it like we’ll struggle or one thing. That is basketball. It comes with it,” Davis mentioned Wednesday, through Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning Information. “I feel all people of their profession has been concerned in commerce talks or been traded or some kind of transfer. That does not have an effect on me. 

“I have been in commerce talks for some time. My job is to do what I do once I’m on the ground, play basketball and attempt to lead this group. No matter comes out of that, comes out of that. I do not actually have management over that, however I do have an open line of communication with the entrance workplace, and I am simply able to get again on the ground.” 

Davis hasn’t been on the ground a lot since being swapped for Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic in February. The 6-foot-10, 253-pound star has performed in simply 14 video games for the group due to adductor, groin and stomach points. 

Davis mentioned it has been “irritating” that he hasn’t performed extra, however he is now feeling more healthy as he is eyeing a return in Friday’s recreation in opposition to the Lakers at 10 p.m. ET on Prime Video. He hasn’t confronted his former group since being traded for Doncic and has clearly been eagerly awaiting that chance. 

“That is an actual query? You realize what recreation I wish to play, however we’ll see,” Davis mentioned when requested if he would favor returning in opposition to the Lakers or the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

The Mavericks hope Davis — who has averaged 20.8 PPG in 5 video games — makes an instantaneous influence if he returns in opposition to the Lakers on Friday. But when he would not, cries for the Mavericks to commerce him will develop louder. The franchise ought to think about listening to them, because the deal for the one-time champion has regularly appeared like one of many franchise’s greater blunders.