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Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has withheld approval for Anthony Davis’ return until medical data shows his left calf won’t be aggravated, sources told ESPN. Davis was listed questionable for Wednesday against the Suns but will miss a seventh straight game. A planned Saturday comeback was scrapped after Dumont sided with performance director Johann Bilsborough over Davis’ personal staff, favoring caution. The move underscored Dumont’s waning trust in GM Nico Harrison, fired Tuesday, who pushed for a return. Fears persist of a catastrophic setback, citing Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles rupture. Davis has played only 14 games and two play-ins in Dallas.

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