Tag: Anthony Davis

Trae Young nears Wizards debut as Anthony Davis remains out and set for reevaluation

Trae Young, Anthony Davis
February 2026

Washington said Trae Young is increasing on-court work as he recovers from an MCL sprain and thigh bruise, while Anthony Davis is still not practicing after hand ligament damage and will be reevaluated in two weeks. The Wizards acquired Young and Davis in separate trades this winter. Young last played Dec. 27 and will ramp up activity before a check next week, while Davis last played Jan. 8 and recently consulted hand specialist Steven Shin in Los Angeles before continuing rehab in Washington.

Kyrie Irving ACL tear ends season as Mavericks pivot to Cooper Flagg era

Kyrie Irving
February 2026

Kyrie Irving tore his left ACL and will miss the season, the first full-season absence of his 15-year career. Dallas is set to build around No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg with Irving expected to stay engaged as a mentor during rehab. The injury landed amid major roster upheaval after the Doncic trade, a brief and disrupted Davis stint, and a further pivot away from that move. Dallas plans to re-center the project on Flagg, with team leadership highlighting Irving’s influence and ongoing involvement while he recovers.

Doncic Returns to Dallas With Less Emotion as Lakers Rally Past Maverick

Luka Doncic
January 2026

Doncic said the Dallas return felt easier emotionally than last year as he posted 33 points and 11 assists and the Lakers beat the Mavericks 116-110, continuing his unbeaten run against Dallas since the trade. He briefly walked toward the wrong locker at halftime before turning back, and noted lingering emotions while acknowledging support from fans and people in Dallas. The crowd response was calmer than earlier in the season, with “MVP” chants replacing prior “Fire Nico” chants tied to resentment over the trade.

Cooper Flagg Re-Sprains Left Ankle, Ruled Out After Halftime

Cooper Flagg
January 2026

Flagg sprained his left ankle and was ruled out for the second half, raising doubts for the next game. He rolled the ankle after stepping on a foot while falling. It was the same ankle he tweaked two games earlier, and Dallas opted to sit him after the break.

Anthony Davis Out About Six Weeks With Left Hand Ligament Injury, No Surgery

Anthony Davis
January 2026

Davis will miss around six weeks with ligament damage in his left hand but will not need surgery. He was hurt defending a drive late against Utah. He has now missed about half of Dallas’ 40 games this season after multiple injuries, and the absence impacts roster planning, including any contemplation of moving on from the Dončić trade fallout and decisions around Kyrie Irving’s recovery timeline.

Anthony Davis Suffers Left-Hand Ligament Damage, Could Miss Extended Time

Anthony Davis
January 2026

Davis reportedly has ligament damage in his left hand after being hurt late against Utah, raising the likelihood of a longer absence. He left the bench in visible pain for further evaluation, with subsequent testing indicating ligament damage. The injury hits a struggling Mavericks team still dealing with fallout from the Luka Doncic trade and their poor record.

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis suffers groin spasms, ruled out vs Warriors

Anthony Davis
December 2025

Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis exited the Christmas matchup against the Golden State Warriors with groin spasms after pulling up while running in the second quarter, adding another setback in a season already interrupted by a significant left calf issue. Davis left with three points, three rebounds and two blocks in under 11 minutes before medical staff ruled him out for the remainder, with no firm return date yet as Dallas weigh short-term depth problems against the need to protect a key big man’s health.

Dereck Lively II ruled out for season after foot surgery

Dereck Lively II
December 2025

Dallas confirmed Lively will have season-ending surgery on his right foot after weeks of swelling and soreness limited him to seven games, where he averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes. The 21-year-old’s latest setback follows previous foot issues that restricted him to 55 and then 36 games in his first two seasons, compounding Dallas’ injury problems with Kyrie Irving still out after ACL surgery and putting more on Anthony Davis as the team fights from 11th in the West.

Anthony Davis returns as Mavericks fall to Lakers

Anthony Davis (Dallas Mavericks)
November 2025

Davis made his first appearance since late October after a left calf strain, starting for Dallas and producing 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks in 28 minutes in a 129–119 defeat that dropped the Mavericks to 5–14 on the season. Having missed fourteen games while the team went 3–11 and slid to joint second-worst in the West, Davis’ efficient outing offered some encouragement, and Dallas now hope his return to roughly 21 points and 10 rebounds form can stabilise their defence and interior presence as he rebuilds rhythm.

Anthony Davis set to return for struggling Mavericks

Anthony Davis
November 2025

Davis is expected back from a left calf strain that has sidelined him since late October, with the Mavericks desperate for a spark at 5–14. The ten-time All-Star had averaged 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds in five games before the setback. Dallas have slumped to joint second-worst in the West, going 3–11 without Davis while also missing Kyrie Irving. His return against his former team should stabilise the defence, boost rebounding and give the Mavs a focal point inside as they attempt to stop their early-season slide.

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