Anthony Davis joined the Lakers in 2019 and helped them win a championship in 2020. He became an untouchable star on the roster, but to shake things up, the Lakers traded him to the Dallas Mavericks recently. The trade happened so fast, and now AD is set to play wearing a Mavs jersey.
Fans are eager to see how he teams up with Klay Thompson. However, just before his debut, the Mavericks face a problem—Davis’ injury update has been revealed ahead of their game against the Celtics on February 6.
Anthony Davis is dealing with an abdominal muscle strain and is listed as questionable for the game. After joining the Mavericks, Davis shared an update on his condition, explaining that his injury kept him out of their recent 118-116 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report vs. Boston Celtics:
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) February 5, 2025
Anthony Davis: Questionable (Abdominal Muscle Strain)
Dereck Lively II: Out (Right Ankle Stress Fracture)
P.J. Washington: Out (Personal Reasons)
Dwight Powell: Out (Right Hip Strain)
Caleb Martin: Out (Trade Pending)
While there’s no guarantee he’ll play, Dallas fans are hopeful to see him on the court. If Davis plays, it would be an important moment for the Mavs as they move forward without Luka Dončić.
Davis’ possible absence adds to the Mavericks’ struggles, as they’re also dealing with other injuries. We hope for a successful outcome in tomorrow’s match.
Anthony Davis on his trade shock
Anthony Davis was shocked when he found out about the trade. He was about to watch a movie with his wife at home when he heard the news. Davis spoke to reporters on the East Coast, while Luka Dončić was doing the same on the West Coast. Both were surprised by the trade news.
Anthony Davis on the trade:
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 4, 2025
“I was shocked. I didn’t know. I was actually at home, about to watch a movie with my wife and got the phone call. I had no idea….Now I’m kind of over it and just getting ready to play with Dallas.”
(via @MikeACurtis2)
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Even though it was a big surprise, Davis, a 10-time All-Star, quickly got used to the change. Now, he’s focused on his new journey with the Mavericks. He said, “Nico believes in me and what I can add to this team. We are both extremely excited about what we can do, and I think we have a great opportunity to win a championship.”
