No! Anthony Davis suddenly injured! The Mavericks have completely collapsed.

It's frustrating, complicated, and heartbreaking.

The Mavericks lost 114-116 on the road to the Jazz, and in the crucial moments of the final quarter, Anthony Davis injured his finger while defending Markkanen...

Without a doubt, we won't see him on the court for some time to come.

Since being traded from the Lakers to the Mavericks, Anthony Davis has been plagued by injuries. From last season to this one, he has only played 28 regular-season games for his new team, showing increasing fragility. This is the main reason he has been put on the trading block; otherwise, such a versatile All-Star big man would be considered untouchable.

At this moment, with Anthony Davis injured, the Mavericks feel like their world is falling apart. It’s not just about worrying over the team’s record but more about how this hurts his trade value. Potential buyers will likely lower their offers, trying to get a bargain.

For Anthony Davis, it doesn’t matter whether he gets traded or not; what he wants most now is a commitment to an early contract extension. His current contract pays $54.13 million this season, $58.46 million next season, and he holds a player option worth $62.79 million for the 2027-28 season.This summer, he is eligible to sign a max extension worth $275 million over four years.

Born on March 11, 1993, Anthony Davis is already 32 and soon to turn 33. Considering his physical condition, it’s definitely better for him to secure what could be the last max contract of his career as soon as possible. However, according to current reports, no team, including the Mavericks, is willing to commit to an early extension, given his fragility.

So far this season, Anthony Davis has averaged 31.3 minutes per game, scoring 20.4 points, grabbing 11.1 rebounds, dishing out 2.8 assists, along with 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks, shooting 50.6% from the field. The Mavericks currently stand 11th in the Western Conference with a 14-24 record, trailing the 10th-place Grizzlies by 3.5 games.

By the way, Kyrie Irving is not expected to return before this year’s trade deadline (February 6), and there is even a chance he might miss the entire season.He suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a game in early March last year and has been sidelined for 10 months.

In summary, the Mavericks, plagued by trade rumors and injuries this season, are unlikely to achieve much. Fortunately, Reggie Bullock (averaging 19.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.3 steals) has lived up to expectations, confirming that the team can rebuild around him.