Anthony Davis is "very eager" to get back on the court for the Dallas Mavericks, which could happen next week. Davis has been sidelined since straining his adductor on Feb. 8 — his one game as a Maverick since the shocking trade that sent him to Dallas for Luka Doncic — and has been working to get back on the court.

Anthony Davis showed his brilliance and capabilities in his debut game for the Dallas Mavericks. However, the forward has been out since that game due to an adductor injury. As the Mavs prepare to go on a trip facing off the Eastern Conference teams and rekindle their play-in tournament’s hope,

NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Mavericks may now have a return date penciled on their schedule. Stein reported that Davis is in “increasingly strong contention” to take the floor for the team's upcoming road stretch among Eastern Conference teams.