Mavericks Provide Update on Anthony Davis Injury: At Least 7 More Games Out

The Anthony Davis era with the Dallas Mavericks began on a high note, but it was cut short after just 31 minutes against the Houston Rockets on February 8, when he suffered an adductor injury. Davis hasn’t played since that game, although his debut performance was impressive. The Mavericks are strong contenders if Davis stays healthy, and he appears to be making good progress toward a return.

The Mavericks have issued an official update on Davis’ injury, stating that his return timeline will be determined after he is re-evaluated in two weeks.

“The Dallas Mavericks report that Anthony Davis (adductor strain) is recovering well and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.”

In his debut, Davis posted 26 points (10-18 FG), 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks in 31 minutes of action. The Mavericks won the game 116-105, giving fans a glimpse of how competitive the team could be with Davis. However, Davis’ health has been a concern for much of his career.

From 2023 to 2025, Davis played 93% of all games, defying the “day-to-day” label that had followed him throughout his time with the Lakers. This injury comes at a particularly bad time, as the Mavericks were gaining attention after trading franchise star Luka Doncic for Davis, the player they specifically targeted.

Davis is averaging 25.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 2.2 blocks this season. His performances were essential in keeping the Lakers competitive for most of the year, although the team has managed to perform well without him, currently winning at an even higher rate.

Since Davis’ injury, the Mavericks are 2-1, maximizing their efforts despite a series of injuries.

Mavericks Must Stay Competitive Despite Multiple Injuries

Despite facing a widespread injury crisis, the Mavericks are managing to stay competitive.

Davis is one of four key centers sidelined with long-term injuries, with Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II expected to miss the rest of the regular season and possibly the start of the playoffs. Dwight Powell is also sidelined with a hip injury.

Davis will have to play center, despite his preference to play power forward. However, he may be willing to accept this role, knowing that Gafford and Lively will return to help him in the playoffs.

In addition to the centers, PJ Washington, the team’s starting power forward, has missed several games due to injuries, and he’s currently sidelined with an ankle injury. New acquisition Caleb Martin is also out due to a hip injury and is expected to remain sidelined for four weeks.

This challenging situation is putting pressure on Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd and point guard Kyrie Irving.

Irving has had to shoulder the offensive load for the Mavericks amid the injuries and Doncic’s departure. Ironically, he had been playing through a back injury while awaiting Doncic’s return, but now he has averaged 27.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in the past seven games, playing 40.5 minutes per game.

Kidd has managed to get the most out of his players recently, leading the team to win four of their last five games. However, this form needs to continue for a good portion of March. The Mavericks are currently 30-26 and sitting in the No. 8 seed, so they can’t afford any mistakes as they aim to secure a top-six playoff spot.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) and forward Anthony Davis (3) celebrate after Davis dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at American Airlines Center.