That included stretches in the second half of the season where the Mavericks were down to as few as seven available players. The injury bug bit Dallas harder than ever, especially

Anthony Davis found himself at the heart of one of the NBA's most shocking midseason trades, joining the Dallas Mavericks after a five-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers that included a 2020 NBA title. The blockbuster move, which sent Luka Doncic to L.A., immediately drew headlines—and high expectations.

Before Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison defended his shocking Luka Doncic trade and the backlash that came with it and addressed Mavericks Anthony Davis ’ injury, sources close to the situation came forward to reveal where the organization stands at the end of their 2024-25 campaign.