Overview
- Anthony Davis missed his seventh straight game Wednesday against the Suns after being listed as questionable.
- Patrick Dumont has requested medical data showing no risk of aggravation before authorizing Davis to play, according to ESPN and other outlets.
- Dallas director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough advised holding Davis out, disagreeing with the player's personal medical team.
- Now-former GM Nico Harrison favored an earlier return and was fired Tuesday after days of internal disagreement over the timeline.
- Davis has appeared in five games this season and exited the Oct. 29 win over the Pacers with the calf injury, with reports noting past instances of calf issues preceding Achilles tears.