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Anthony Davis during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies in April 2025
The Dallas Mavericks are still waiting for clarity on the status of Anthony Davis, and head coach Jason Kidd offered a sobering update that highlighted just how uncertain the situation remains.
Speaking ahead of Dallas’ 113-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, Kidd confirmed that Davis is expected to consult with doctors at some point this week, though nothing beyond that has been set in stone.
“I think that’s sometime this week that he’ll talk to the doctors,” Kidd told reporters. “But there is no schedule or timetable on when he’s going to make that announcement.”
That lack of definition leaves the Mavericks navigating a critical stretch of the season without firm answers on one of their most important players.
Mavericks Still Await Clarity on Anthony Davis’ Injury
Davis has been sidelined since suffering ligament damage in his left hand during a recent loss to the Utah Jazz, an injury that immediately raised alarms given both its severity and his extensive medical history.
Subsequent imaging confirmed the ligament issue, prompting Dallas to seek multiple medical opinions before determining the best path forward.
Kidd has consistently emphasized caution throughout the process.
“Patience is the keyword there,” Kidd previously said. “He’s gotta make a decision on what he wants to do. At some point, he’ll make a decision of what he’s gonna do.”
The looming question is whether surgery will be required. A surgical route could sideline Davis for several months, significantly reshaping the Mavericks’ short-term plans.
Even a non-surgical approach is expected to involve a prolonged absence, with a reported recovery window of roughly six weeks at minimum.
Injury History Clouds Davis’ Future in Dallas
The setback is another chapter in a long and frustrating injury history for Davis, particularly during his time in Dallas.
It was recently noted that he has dealt with as many as 18 separate injuries in less than a calendar year, a staggering figure for a player the franchise once hoped would anchor its present and future.
When available this season, Davis has still produced at a high-level. Through 20 games, he is averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks per game, while shooting 50.6% from the field. Yet availability remains the central concern.
However, the best ability is availability. In just over 11 months with the Mavericks, the 32-year-old has appeared in only 29 games.
“The team is playing. We’ve been through this before, not just with AD, but we’ve been hit with a lot of injuries the last two years,” Kidd added on Monday. “It’s next man up mentality. You gotta play. You gotta be a pro.”
Prior to the injury, Davis had been frequently mentioned in trade speculation, less than a year after the blockbuster deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Now, his health has effectively stalled any momentum on that front.
Davis is in the first year of a three-year, $175 million extension he signed in Los Angeles, earning $54.1 million this season and $58.4 million in 2026-27, with a $62.7 million player option for 2027-28.
Despite that, it has been widely reported that he is seeking a new extension, potentially north of $70 million per season that will push into his mid-to-late 30s.
Such a commitment was always going to prompt hesitation given Davis’ age and injury record. His latest setback only adds another layer of uncertainty.
“The news that he is seeking a new deal that could pay him more than $70 million for his age-34 season could make it even more difficult for the Mavs to find a potential match,” Tim Bontemps said, via Bleacher Report.
Davis wants his extension. Dallas, meanwhile, would ideally like to leverage what should be a valuable asset as they look towards a future built around 2025 No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg. For now, neither side has the clarity it needs, and everything remains on hold.