The Dallas Mavericks have dealt with one issue after another since the departure of their former franchise centerpiece, Luka Doncic. In return for that blockbuster move, Anthony Davis arrived via trade — but his tenure has been turbulent from the start. His inconsistent availability and limited impact have only intensified speculation that the franchise may look to move on in hopes of stabilizing their future in the NBA.

Davis was asked whether the noise surrounding trade rumors had affected him during his rehab. “Man, look. Y’all make it like we are going to war or something,” Davis said, via Mike Curtis. “This is basketball. It comes with it. Everybody in their careers has been involved in trade talks or being traded. That does not affect me.”

Davis made it clear that this was not unfa

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