Anthony Davis to miss 'multiple weeks', ESPN reports
DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 08: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after an injury in the game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center on February 08, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
DALLAS - New Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering a non-contact injury during his first game with the team, according to reports.
Anthony Davis injury
What we know:
After a dominating first half, Davis left the game against the Houston Rockets in the third quarter and did not return.
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Davis is expected to miss multiple weeks with a left adductor strain.
Davis scored 26 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and had 7 assists in 31 minutes against the Rockets.
It was Davis' first game for the Mavericks since he was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal for Luka Dončić.
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Davis had missed time with an ab injury.
The injury will likely keep Davis from participating in the All-Star Game.
What we don't know:
At this point, we don't know when exactly Davis will return.
Charania says the absence could be as long as a month.
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What's next:
Luka Dončić is expected to make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
The Lakers game will tip-off at 9:30 p.m., two hours after the Mavericks start their game against the Sacramento Kings.
Dončić has not played since Christmas Day.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Dallas Mavericks and ESPN's Shams Charania.