Mavericks' Anthony Davis ticking time bomb explodes with new injury

The Mavericks' Anthony Davis gamble is unraveling at the worst time following his injury on Christmas Day.

Dallas Mavericks, Anthony Davis | Stacy Revere/GettyImagesDallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis exited Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors with what the team ruled as right groin spasms, consequently throwing the Mavs' trade plans into a whirl. It was a non-contact injury, as Davis was running down the court in the second quarter before feeling some sort of tweak in his groin.

He had to be subbed out of the game immediately, and Dallas has clearly let the ticking time bomb that is Anthony Davis wind down for far too long. Davis injured his groin (left adductor strain) last…