Anthony Davis injury update: Mavericks insider drops major news on 6'10 star's surgery prospects

Ten-time All-Star Anthony Davis made a statement in his first game with the Dallas Mavericks. Over 31 minutes of action, Davis logged a 26-point, 16-rebound double-double. He added seven assists and three blocks to his box score totals. However, Davis sparked concern by exiting the game with a non-contact injury.

After the game, Davis told press members that the injury wasn't serious. However, the adductor didn't loosen up. Although initial reports suggested he wouldn't need surgery, longtime NBA insider Marc Stein said that may be "hope or belief."

In an article released on Friday, Stein reported that although there's optimism surrounding Davis' recovery without surgery, a surgical repair hasn't been ruled out:

"One source close to the process told the The Stein Line on Wednesday that "no timetable" has been established for Davis' return to the lineup beyond the mutual determination reached by the Mavericks and the Davis camp that both parties 'will be cautious' in bringing him back."

Given that the Mavericks' frontcourt has been decimated by injuries to Davis, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively II, if the veteran big man were to undergo surgery, it could be disastrous for Dallas' playoff hopes.

The team is eighth in the Western Conference, one game behind the seventh-placed Timberwolves, and 1.5 games ahead of the ninth-placed Sacramento Kings.

Former NBA player Chandler Parsons shares bleak update on Anthony Davis' injury

Although Anthony Davis expressed optimism that the non-contact injury that ended his Dallas Mavericks debut wasn't serious, fans aren't getting the full story.

Former NBA player Chandler Parsons, who is part of FanDuel TV's "Run It Back" show, said everything he's hearing paints a pretty bleak picture.

Earlier in the week, Parsons, who played two seasons in Dallas from 2014-16, reported that the Mavericks were aware of the injury before trading for Davis:

"Everything I hear too, Anthony Davis' injury is a lot more serious. They [the Mavericks] knew about this injury before and kinda rushed him back to play, and now it's re-aggravated."

Anthony Davis was dealing with what was described as an abdominal injury before the trade to the Mavericks. He missed the Lakers' game against the Knicks right before the trade was finalized, however, the expectation was that he wouldn't be out for long.

Despite that, with Parsons reporting that Dallas rushed Davis back, the team may now wind up without the 10-time All-Star leading up to what's expected to be a closely contested Western Conference playoff race.