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,

The Dallas Mavericks are on the ropes, as a bevy of injuries have put their hopes of finding their way into the NBA's play-in tournament in jeopardy. However, the latest injury update on superstar forward Anthony Davis could be just what the team needs as they begin to make their final playoff push.

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,