Center Anthony Davis has been thrust into an unenviable position. A week ago, Davis was enjoying life on the Los Angeles Lakers —for whom he had been productive and uncharacteristically durable this season. Now, thanks to a trade, he plays for a Dallas Mavericks team with fans still upset about the exit of guard Luka Dončić.

Anthony Davis expects to make his debut for the Dallas Mavericks in their first home game since the seismic trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Beyond knowing he should be on the floor for the opening tip against the Houston Rockets on Saturday,