Mavericks Face Major Setbacks as Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford Injuries Threaten Season

Dallas' playoff hopes are in jeopardy with multiple key players sidelined, including Davis, Gafford, and other frontcourt contributors.

Anthony Davis, acquired in a blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, is out indefinitely with a left adductor strain, with no clear timetable for his return.
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 MCL sprain and will miss at least six weeks, further depleting the team's frontcourt depth.
Other key big men, including Dereck Lively II (ankle stress fracture) and Dwight Powell (hip strain), remain sidelined, leaving the Mavericks shorthanded in the paint.
NBA insiders report optimism that Davis may avoid surgery, but the team is proceeding cautiously with his recovery to avoid further complications.
The Mavericks currently hold the eighth seed in the Western Conference but face mounting challenges in their push for the playoffs with their roster severely impacted by injuries.