The Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic in part to build what, on paper, looked to be perhaps the most imposing front court in the NBA. Anthony Davis is a 10-time All-Star pick, and in Dallas, he looked primed to return to his preferred position of power forward with Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford in place to man the center position.

After one of the most controversial trades in NBA history, where the Mavericks sent away homegrown superstar Luka Doncic due to concerns with injury potential and conditioning, Dallas' new franchise centerpiece is already out for 'multiple weeks' with an adductor strain.