One of the most dramatic player swaps in current NBA history occurred when the Los Angeles Lakers sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic last month. The eight-time All-Star was expected to be the cornerstone of the Mavericks’ new championship aspirations,

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis practiced with the club's NBA G League affiliate Monday to get some five-on-five work in as he prepares for a possible return from a left adductor strain. Davis was sent to the Texas Legends for the practice and subsequently recalled.

Davis could be close to returning after being sent down to the Texas Legends earlier this week to participate in 5-on-5 practice since the Mavericks do not have enough bodies to play 5-on-5. But he was also seen golfing,