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Davis said his back injury is not serious and that he could play if it was a playoff game. Expect Zach Randolph to have another big game tonight.

As many as six teams, including the Pistons, sought Davis’ services, but he opted to go back to his former haunts in Indiana.

The Warriors can’t profit from that cap relief because they already are over the cap for next year. The Nets continue to offer two second-round picks and a trade exception for Robinson. Mike Dunleavy could be another tradeable commodity.

Davis, who played 23 minutes off the bench, should rejoin the starting lineup tonight.

With Michael Finley keeping the Pistons waiting with his decision, it will likely mean Davis will have to wait and see what happens there first.

Davis, 37, threatened officers and had to be subdued by a Taser to be arrested. The Taser burst left small puncture marks on his chest and abdomen, according to police, but all this should be sorted out by the time the season starts. Davis is expected to play a minor role for the Pistons off the bench this season.

Davis also is expected to miss Wednesday night’s game in Denver. Arvydas Sabonis started in his place.

Davis averaged a career-low 0.9 PPG in what could be his final season. If Detroit decides to go real big, the Heat could respond with playing both Shaq and Zo at the same time.

No word yet on whether Davis will play again prior to the start of the playoffs. Tonight’s absence was just his second of the season.

Peppered with questions about his lineup, Montgomery still refused to name starters, but Richardson, Murphy, and Dunleavy are assured of jobs and are the primary scoring options. Adonal Foyle is trying to win a starting job over Davis, and nothing has yet been decided between Claxton and Derek Fisher at point guard.