New Injury for Anthony Davis: “He Will Miss Some Games”
Anthony Davis is forced to stop again. Tests have confirmed a groin issue that will keep him out for a few games following the injury sustained against Golden State
Another injury for Anthony Davis forces the Dallas Mavericks to slow down once more. The Texas star suffered a mild groin strain and will miss several games, according to ESPN sources. Nothing serious, but enough for the medical staff to take an extremely cautious approach.
The injury occurred during the Christmas Day loss against the Golden State Warriors (126-116). With 8:50 remaining in the second quarter, Davis tried to sprint in transition to chase a long pass, only to suddenly stop and limp back to the bench.
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Dallas takes no risks: careful management and targeted rest
The Mavericks have no intention of rushing his return. Injury management, especially for Davis, has been handled with maximum caution since his arrival in Texas, and the strategy will not change now. The rest period should be limited to a few games, but no return date has been set.
This choice makes perfect sense: Davis comes off a fragmented season, marked by several muscular issues, and Dallas wants to avoid setbacks that could compromise the medium term.
A physically challenging season
Since joining Dallas in February as the centerpiece of the controversial trade involving Luka Doncic, Davis has never found continuity. At the time of the trade, he was already recovering from an abdominal problem, which then developed into an adductor strain in his Mavericks debut – a setback that cost him 18 games.
Previously, he had already missed 14 games due to a left calf injury, and now this latest muscular issue raises questions about his durability.
The numbers tell the story of a two-faced team:
- 8-8 with Davis on the court
- 4-12 without him
This highlights both how central his presence is and how fragile the Mavericks’ balance becomes when he is sidelined.
Between the present and the market: a situation to monitor
At 32, Anthony Davis remains a significant name in trade considerations, and every update on his condition is closely watched. Dallas still sees him as a key piece, but the real goal is to have him healthy and consistent, not just intermittently available.
The club’s message is clear: it’s better to miss a few games now than risk compromising months later. A cautious philosophy, perhaps necessary, given a season so far defined more by pauses than momentum.