Mavericks star Anthony Davis recently underwent surgery to repair a detached retina in his eye. Davis is expected to make a full recovery in time for Dallas’ training camp, Charania added.

Anthony Davis was nervous. The feeling wasn’t foreign. It happens before every game, he says, whether it’s the NBA Finals or the preseason. Even for a player who’s won it all.

USA's Anthony Davis (14) dunks the ball as France's Ali Traore (8) and Florent Pietrus (11) close in on the play during the second half of play in a game at the London 2012 Olympics at the ...