The Dallas Mavericks are dealing with a major injury crisis which is putting tremendous stress on their roster right now.  Anthony Davis got hurt on his Mavericks debut against the Houston Rockets, with the Mavericks cautiously not releasing an exact timeline of return for the star.

In what is a touch of good fortune for the Mavericks, the franchise has "tangible optimism" that Davis will avoid surgery on the ailment, according to a report from NBA Insider Marc Stein. That's probably the best outcome anyone could hope for after what was a scary scene in American Airlines Center on Saturday.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Mavericks will have a “cautious rehab” for Anthony Davis' recent injury. Charania added that Davis is expected to need rehabilitation on his left adductor strain in the coming weeks. Reporting for @SportsCenter on the latest around Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis: pic.twitter.com/VW1g2731O8