The Dallas Mavericks are bracing for an emotional homecoming as they prepare to face the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center. This game marks their first home appearance since the blockbuster trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for forward Anthony Davis.

Center Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night in a deal that sent guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis has yet to make his Mavericks debut as he's been dealing with an abdominal muscle strain and hasn't played since Jan. 28.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd gave a timeline for when he expects Anthony Davis to make his debut and what position he's playing