Anthony Davis Injury Update: Massive development in 10x All-Star's injury recovery on display ahead of Mavericks-Lakers 

Anthony Davis' return from injury seems imminent after the latest massive development seen regarding the 10x All-Star ahead of his return to LA for the Mavericks-Lakers matchup. Though Davis isn't playing, he warmed up on his former team's home floor in the Mavericks' practice geared ahead of Tuesday's highly anticipated showdown.

Davis will get re-evaluated on Mar. 6. Seeing him on the floor to get shots up and move around is an encouraging sign after the former NBA champion potentially avoided surgery. Here's the video of Davis practicing at shootaround (via Sportskeeda's Grant Afesth):

Davis last played in his Mavericks debut on Feb. 8 against the Houston Rockets. In his first game for his new franchise, he exploded with 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks. However, late in the third quarter, Davis sustained a right adductor strain, and he's been on the sidelines since.

Prior to that game, Davis was out for multiple weeks with a groin injury he suffered in his last game as a Laker.

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Lakers honor injured Anthony Davis with video tribute on return ft. moments with LeBron James

The Lakers ensured Anthony Davis wasn't leaving the building without a tribute. As Davis watched the game from the sidelines because of his injury, the Lakers showed a special video on the jumbotron to appreciate the 10x All-Star's contribution to the team's success in his five years there. The video included a montage of clips from Davis' fun moments with former co-star LeBron James.

Here's the clip (via Sportskeeda's Mark Medina):

Davis waived to the crowd and thanked them for showing him love with loud cheers. Meanwhile, James and the Lakers bench also showed respect for the 2020 NBA champion with applause.

It was also a mini-reunion for the 2020 roster that won the title with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Markieff Morris, Mavs assistant Jared Dudley, Mavs coaching consultant Frank Vogel and coach Jason Kidd in the building at the same time. Vogel was the head coach in 2020, and Kidd was his assistant, while Dudley and Morris were the team's veterans.