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Brad Townsend @townbrad
After showcasing defensive prowess in debut, Anthony Davis to miss Monday’s game vs. Kings dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 6:58 PM
After showcasing defensive prowess in debut, Anthony Davis to miss Monday’s game vs. Kings dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 6:58 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs list Anthony Davis (left adductor strain) as out for tomorrow’s home game against Sacramento. PJ Washington is questionable, as are Max Christie (right shoulder strain) and Dante Exum (left Achilles tightness). – 6:37 PM
Mavs list Anthony Davis (left adductor strain) as out for tomorrow’s home game against Sacramento. PJ Washington is questionable, as are Max Christie (right shoulder strain) and Dante Exum (left Achilles tightness). – 6:37 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs PF/C Anthony Davis is out tomorrow vs. Kings due to a left adductor strain. – 6:37 PM
Mavs PF/C Anthony Davis is out tomorrow vs. Kings due to a left adductor strain. – 6:37 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka called the double-big lineup a “necessity” because Anthony Davis thrived, but he feels seeing more of it depends on matchup.
“It will require Alpi to guard a lot of smallball fours and stretch fours and chase guys on the perimeter, which we don’t always love.” pic.x.com/ZpKp7x42Ph – 12:42 PM
Ime Udoka called the double-big lineup a “necessity” because Anthony Davis thrived, but he feels seeing more of it depends on matchup.
“It will require Alpi to guard a lot of smallball fours and stretch fours and chase guys on the perimeter, which we don’t always love.” pic.x.com/ZpKp7x42Ph – 12:42 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Lawrence Frank about the Anthony Davis trade and other moves around the NBA and how they affect the Clippers and what they’re trying to do
“You know, in 2019, we made a loud move. It borderline was an earthquake.” pic.x.com/hQOAeFwoAl – 2:47 AM
Asked Lawrence Frank about the Anthony Davis trade and other moves around the NBA and how they affect the Clippers and what they’re trying to do
“You know, in 2019, we made a loud move. It borderline was an earthquake.” pic.x.com/hQOAeFwoAl – 2:47 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Dallas Mavericks: Anthony Davis dominates in debut but then leaves the game with injury @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 2:26 AM
Dallas Mavericks: Anthony Davis dominates in debut but then leaves the game with injury @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 2:26 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
We’re going live damn it!!! Gotta talk about the Lakers having to send back Mark Williams, AD Butler Debut, Tatum putting on a damn Clinic in MSG and these death threats that my family and I has been receiving from the BARBZ and KD tell lies on social media again!!! Tap in with – 10:56 PM
We’re going live damn it!!! Gotta talk about the Lakers having to send back Mark Williams, AD Butler Debut, Tatum putting on a damn Clinic in MSG and these death threats that my family and I has been receiving from the BARBZ and KD tell lies on social media again!!! Tap in with – 10:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves becomes the first Laker to join Kobe, LeBron and AD in the last 20 years to score 45+ points.
Perhaps Luka Doncic will be next. – 6:53 PM
Austin Reaves becomes the first Laker to join Kobe, LeBron and AD in the last 20 years to score 45+ points.
Perhaps Luka Doncic will be next. – 6:53 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Anthony Davis says he felt tightness in his “groin/quad area” and that it’s “not serious.” – 6:37 PM
Anthony Davis says he felt tightness in his “groin/quad area” and that it’s “not serious.” – 6:37 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Mavs HC Jason Kidd postgame, re: Anthony Davis (non-contact, lower body injury):
Q: How’s AD doing?
A: “I guess alright…we’ll see how he feels tomorrow.” – 6:04 PM
Mavs HC Jason Kidd postgame, re: Anthony Davis (non-contact, lower body injury):
Q: How’s AD doing?
A: “I guess alright…we’ll see how he feels tomorrow.” – 6:04 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Max Christie on Anthony Davis’ performance before his departure: “I’m used to seeing that. You guys can expect to see that every night.” – 5:47 PM
Max Christie on Anthony Davis’ performance before his departure: “I’m used to seeing that. You guys can expect to see that every night.” – 5:47 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets fall to Mavs, 116-105, extending their losing streak to 6. Fell behind by 21 in 1stH, got w/in 2 in the 3rdQ, ultimately unable to complete the comeback. Also Anthony Davis’ Mavs debut cut short by a lower body injury. Back in about 20 hours for Rockets-Raptors, 1p tip – 5:41 PM
#Rockets fall to Mavs, 116-105, extending their losing streak to 6. Fell behind by 21 in 1stH, got w/in 2 in the 3rdQ, ultimately unable to complete the comeback. Also Anthony Davis’ Mavs debut cut short by a lower body injury. Back in about 20 hours for Rockets-Raptors, 1p tip – 5:41 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Well down the rank of importance, but the NBA All-Star Game is a week from tomorrow and Anthony Davis appears to have re-aggravated the same injury that just kept him out for five games and more than a week.
For the Mavericks’ sake, hopefully it’s a minor tweak. He was listed as – 5:34 PM
Well down the rank of importance, but the NBA All-Star Game is a week from tomorrow and Anthony Davis appears to have re-aggravated the same injury that just kept him out for five games and more than a week.
For the Mavericks’ sake, hopefully it’s a minor tweak. He was listed as – 5:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most rebounds in a Mavericks debut:
16 — Anthony Davis
15
14 — Tom LaGarde
13 — Dennis Rodman pic.x.com/rBWYzv3L2Y – 5:33 PM
Most rebounds in a Mavericks debut:
16 — Anthony Davis
15
14 — Tom LaGarde
13 — Dennis Rodman pic.x.com/rBWYzv3L2Y – 5:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Davis in his Mavericks debut:
26 PTS
16 REB
7 AST
3 BLK
Joins Dirk Nowitzki as the only Mavericks with those numbers in a single game. pic.x.com/RChUEZNzYr – 5:33 PM
Anthony Davis in his Mavericks debut:
26 PTS
16 REB
7 AST
3 BLK
Joins Dirk Nowitzki as the only Mavericks with those numbers in a single game. pic.x.com/RChUEZNzYr – 5:33 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Anthony Davis suffered a non-contact injury and exits to the locker room 💢
pic.x.com/fjP30YnqLv – 5:25 PM
Anthony Davis suffered a non-contact injury and exits to the locker room 💢
pic.x.com/fjP30YnqLv – 5:25 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Anthony Davis is doubtful to return to the game vs. Houston after sustaining a lower body injury, the Mavericks announced. pic.x.com/K6tEvvRyhq – 5:20 PM
Anthony Davis is doubtful to return to the game vs. Houston after sustaining a lower body injury, the Mavericks announced. pic.x.com/K6tEvvRyhq – 5:20 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
From Mavs PR – Anthony Davis (lower body injury) is doubtful to return to today’s game against the Rockets. – 5:15 PM
From Mavs PR – Anthony Davis (lower body injury) is doubtful to return to today’s game against the Rockets. – 5:15 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Anthony Davis is doubtful to return with what the Mavs are calling a “lower body injury.”
He exited late in the third quarter with 26 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks. – 5:14 PM
Anthony Davis is doubtful to return with what the Mavs are calling a “lower body injury.”
He exited late in the third quarter with 26 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks. – 5:14 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
AD in his first quarter as a Mav:
😤 14 PTS
😤 8 REB
😤 3 AST
😤 1 BLK pic.x.com/RUdKOhAQBv – 3:41 PM
AD in his first quarter as a Mav:
😤 14 PTS
😤 8 REB
😤 3 AST
😤 1 BLK pic.x.com/RUdKOhAQBv – 3:41 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Anthony Davis in the first quarter of his Dallas debut: 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block.
It is the first time in his NBA career that he’s finished a first quarter with all those numbers.
Quite a first impression. – 3:38 PM
Anthony Davis in the first quarter of his Dallas debut: 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block.
It is the first time in his NBA career that he’s finished a first quarter with all those numbers.
Quite a first impression. – 3:38 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Anthony Davis had 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block in first quarter as a Mav. Mavs 33, Rockets 20. – 3:36 PM
Anthony Davis had 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block in first quarter as a Mav. Mavs 33, Rockets 20. – 3:36 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
How’s this for Anthony Davis’ first quarter as a Maverick?
11 minutes, 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 block, 6-of-8 shooting, including 1-of-1 on 3-pointers.
Mavs were plus-13 when Davis was on the court. – 3:35 PM
How’s this for Anthony Davis’ first quarter as a Maverick?
11 minutes, 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 block, 6-of-8 shooting, including 1-of-1 on 3-pointers.
Mavs were plus-13 when Davis was on the court. – 3:35 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Rick Carlisle made clear pregame that Myles Turner is not in the concussion protocol; just a neck strain.
“He’s done better each of the last two days. Today was not in the cards, but we’re hoping Tuesday is.”
No AD, LeBron, Luka, Kléber, Williams, Wood for LAL. – 3:30 PM
Rick Carlisle made clear pregame that Myles Turner is not in the concussion protocol; just a neck strain.
“He’s done better each of the last two days. Today was not in the cards, but we’re hoping Tuesday is.”
No AD, LeBron, Luka, Kléber, Williams, Wood for LAL. – 3:30 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
“I’m here!” Anthony Davis yells to the crowd, and pointing down toward the court, after his follow slam off his own miss.
Dallas 17, Houston 7. Davis has 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists. – 3:21 PM
“I’m here!” Anthony Davis yells to the crowd, and pointing down toward the court, after his follow slam off his own miss.
Dallas 17, Houston 7. Davis has 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists. – 3:21 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Anthony Davis is making an emphatic statement early in his Mavericks debut:
Six points, four rebounds, three assists, one block in just four minutes. pic.x.com/asDITk5G7K – 3:20 PM
Anthony Davis is making an emphatic statement early in his Mavericks debut:
Six points, four rebounds, three assists, one block in just four minutes. pic.x.com/asDITk5G7K – 3:20 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Anthony Davis scores his first bucket as a Maverick 👏 pic.x.com/wotAEJISqd – 3:19 PM
Anthony Davis scores his first bucket as a Maverick 👏 pic.x.com/wotAEJISqd – 3:19 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I’m sure this was a motivational few days for Anthony Davis, not only getting traded but the strays he kept catching with all the (rightful) chatter about how bad the trade was. Thought that revenge arc got overlooked too much for Luka’s (and I get why). – 3:19 PM
I’m sure this was a motivational few days for Anthony Davis, not only getting traded but the strays he kept catching with all the (rightful) chatter about how bad the trade was. Thought that revenge arc got overlooked too much for Luka’s (and I get why). – 3:19 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
AD letting Dallas know quickly that he’s a star too with versatile game. Showing energy and emotion, too. Great start for the new Mav. – 3:18 PM
AD letting Dallas know quickly that he’s a star too with versatile game. Showing energy and emotion, too. Great start for the new Mav. – 3:18 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
First play of the game: A pindown for Thompson, who finds AD in the post. AD lobs it to Gafford.
A few moments later, Davis gets his first block as a Mav and this crowd erupts. Led to a dunk in transition for Washington. – 3:14 PM
First play of the game: A pindown for Thompson, who finds AD in the post. AD lobs it to Gafford.
A few moments later, Davis gets his first block as a Mav and this crowd erupts. Led to a dunk in transition for Washington. – 3:14 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Big ovation for Anthony Davis during intro of starters. pic.x.com/8nrGvYpq6T – 3:12 PM
Big ovation for Anthony Davis during intro of starters. pic.x.com/8nrGvYpq6T – 3:12 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Young Mavs fan swaps Luka jersey for AD 😅 pic.x.com/l0gGn4GSLf – 1:39 PM
Young Mavs fan swaps Luka jersey for AD 😅 pic.x.com/l0gGn4GSLf – 1:39 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd: “As I told the team today: ‘Don’t watch AD. AD will join the party.” – 1:23 PM
Kidd: “As I told the team today: ‘Don’t watch AD. AD will join the party.” – 1:23 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics star Jaylen Brown joins Bad Bunny, Stefan Diggs, and Alexander Skarsgard among many others in a new ad campaign from Calvin Klein pic.x.com/hDEaacQCT3 – 11:05 PM
Celtics star Jaylen Brown joins Bad Bunny, Stefan Diggs, and Alexander Skarsgard among many others in a new ad campaign from Calvin Klein pic.x.com/hDEaacQCT3 – 11:05 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Will Anthony Davis be well received during his Dallas Mavericks debut? 🤔 pic.x.com/MmBwiuyVPq – 9:54 PM
Will Anthony Davis be well received during his Dallas Mavericks debut? 🤔 pic.x.com/MmBwiuyVPq – 9:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavs’ Anthony Davis vows to ‘give the city life back’ after visceral backlash to trade dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:53 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavs’ Anthony Davis vows to ‘give the city life back’ after visceral backlash to trade dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:53 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Anthony Davis understands why Mavs fans are heartbroken to lose Luka Doncic. He says it’s his job to give hope and bring life back to the fan base. ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:17 PM
Anthony Davis understands why Mavs fans are heartbroken to lose Luka Doncic. He says it’s his job to give hope and bring life back to the fan base. ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:17 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
This Friday’s around-the-NBA notebook, featuring how the Mavs will strive for proper spacing when Anthony Davis plays alongside a center, the Wizards & Hornets gorging on picks, high hopes for Kyle Kuzma and Mark Williams, and more: nytimes.com/athletic/61213… pic.x.com/2z62wp9Fd4 – 3:59 PM
This Friday’s around-the-NBA notebook, featuring how the Mavs will strive for proper spacing when Anthony Davis plays alongside a center, the Wizards & Hornets gorging on picks, high hopes for Kyle Kuzma and Mark Williams, and more: nytimes.com/athletic/61213… pic.x.com/2z62wp9Fd4 – 3:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Anthony Davis on walking into a situation where Mavs fans are heartbroken after Luka Doncic was traded to LA:
“I understand it. Obviously, it’s a business. I get who Luka was to this franchise & this city. I’m never going to downplay that, just how I know what I meant to the – 3:50 PM
Anthony Davis on walking into a situation where Mavs fans are heartbroken after Luka Doncic was traded to LA:
“I understand it. Obviously, it’s a business. I get who Luka was to this franchise & this city. I’m never going to downplay that, just how I know what I meant to the – 3:50 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Anthony Davis will make his Mavs debut tomorrow vs. Rockets. He says he understands the fan base’s heartbreak after losing Luka Doncic but is excited about opportunity with Mavs. “At the end of the day, I’m going to give the city life back.” – 2:25 PM
Anthony Davis will make his Mavs debut tomorrow vs. Rockets. He says he understands the fan base’s heartbreak after losing Luka Doncic but is excited about opportunity with Mavs. “At the end of the day, I’m going to give the city life back.” – 2:25 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Anthony Davis just confirmed that he will make his Mavs debut tomorrow against Houston. – 2:23 PM
Anthony Davis just confirmed that he will make his Mavs debut tomorrow against Houston. – 2:23 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
📡sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– LeBron vs. Father Time
– Trade Deadline recap
– Antman vs. Villain
– Pacers keep track meeting
– Hey the Mavs won
– AD on Ingram pic.x.com/kSRPz4TNFh – 12:58 PM
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
📡sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– LeBron vs. Father Time
– Trade Deadline recap
– Antman vs. Villain
– Pacers keep track meeting
– Hey the Mavs won
– AD on Ingram pic.x.com/kSRPz4TNFh – 12:58 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Luka, Jimmy, KD, AD, Fox and more. The NBA got sweet revenge on the Super Bowl- bound NFL with the bright spotlight it garnered during trade deadline week for the NFL having Christmas games. Now back to NFL programming. pic.x.com/HSv65OnJE1 – 3:34 AM
Luka, Jimmy, KD, AD, Fox and more. The NBA got sweet revenge on the Super Bowl- bound NFL with the bright spotlight it garnered during trade deadline week for the NFL having Christmas games. Now back to NFL programming. pic.x.com/HSv65OnJE1 – 3:34 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Anthony Davis has been one of the most enthusiastic cheerleaders on the Mavericks bench tonight here in Boston pic.x.com/c27GFCUQ3G – 8:06 PM
Anthony Davis has been one of the most enthusiastic cheerleaders on the Mavericks bench tonight here in Boston pic.x.com/c27GFCUQ3G – 8:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kenny Smith on TNT: “When you get AD, you are secure for the next two, three years. It’s a parallel move that could be a positive move with AD. There’s no dropoff because AD is averaging 26, 27 points a game. . . Defensively, he impacts the game differently than Luka, of course, – 7:29 PM
Kenny Smith on TNT: “When you get AD, you are secure for the next two, three years. It’s a parallel move that could be a positive move with AD. There’s no dropoff because AD is averaging 26, 27 points a game. . . Defensively, he impacts the game differently than Luka, of course, – 7:29 PM
More on this storyline
Also presumably due to the same security concerns, Harrison did not speak Friday at the press conference to welcome Davis and fellow newcomers Christie and Caleb Martin to town. Sources tell The Stein Line that the organization has been wary of the heightened emotions all over town since last Monday, when team employees received word from team counsel Sekou Lewis about a “security-related threat” to the Mavericks’ main offices. -via marcstein.substack.com / February 9, 2025
Davis admitted when I asked him Saturday that he never expected to be involved in a midseason trade but added that the Mavericks’ use of defensive schemes and “verbage” (as he put it) from Frank Vogel’s playbook during the Lakers’ run to a championship in the Walt Disney World bubble in the 2019-20 season has helped make the transition easier. -via marcstein.substack.com / February 9, 2025
Jorge Sierra: Anthony Davis passed Isiah Thomas in scoring yesterday for No. 69 all-time. Fellow Mav Klay Thompson moved ahead of Juwan Howard for No. 122. Devin Booker moves up another spot (No. 131) after passing Detlef Schrempf. -via Twitter @hoopshype / February 9, 2025