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DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 7: Anthony Davis speaks with the media during a press conference at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility on February 7, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Anthony Davis began his 2025-26 season with the Dallas Mavericks.
While dealing with injuries, Davis had averages of 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks per contest while shooting 50.6% from the field and 27.0% from three-point range in 20 games.
Davis was traded to the Washington Wizards last month.
However, he has yet to debut for his new franchise.
Washington Wizards Make Anthony Davis Announcement
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 7: Anthony Davis speaks with the media during a press conference at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility on February 7, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the Wizards will host the Utah Jazz in Washington, D.C.
Before the game, the team announced an update on Davis.
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype wrote: “Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Davis, who is out with ligament damage in his left hand, continues to progress as expected and has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball activities.”
GettySALT LAKE CITY, UT – JANUARY 08: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks holds his left hand as he reacts to pain after injuring it against Lauri Markkanen during the second half of their game at the Delta Center on January 8, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
NBA Fans React
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 06: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up before their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
@saintss08: “was hoping it was about to say he is cleared for todays game”
@CamMingo: “I don’t think we’re gonna see AD this season.”
@AyeSlimeyyy: “Give him the same treatment we gave KP”
@WigsNBA: “If we can get a 2-3 game cushion over the jazz, give us 2 Trae AD games just to see how it works before the draft and free agency”
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots a free throw during a game against the Washington Wizards at American Airlines Center on October 24, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The State Of Washington
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards is introduced to fans during the first half of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena on January 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The Wizards have been in rebuilding mode for a long time, but the additions of Davis (and Trae Young) have them as a likely playoff team in 2027.
Young will make his debut for Washington on Thursday.