Their key return from that trade, Anthony Davis, got hurt in the third quarter of his debut and hasn't played since. But he's been working hard to return from injury before the end of the season, even being relegated to the Texas Legends earlier in the week so he could participate in practice. But that may not be what the Mavericks want.

Davis continues to ramp up toward a return to action and will take part in a 5-on-5 practice in the G League for the second time this week. Although there is no official timetable for the star big man's return,