Anthony Davis
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November 29, 2025
Sitting Saturday
Davis (injury management) won't play in Saturday's game against the Clippers, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis
As expected, Davis will take a seat for the tail end of the Mavericks' back-to-back set. The veteran big man returned from a 14-game absence due to a calf strain Friday night and logged 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3PT), five rebounds, five assists and three blocks across 28 minutes. Davis was under a minutes restriction for the contest. His absence should open up more opportunities for Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson and Moussa Cisse. Davis' next chance to play will come Monday at Denver.
November 28, 2025
Available with minutes restriction
Davis (calf) will play in Friday's game against the Lakes, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis
Davis is ready to return from a 14-game absence with a calf strain, and he's expected to have a minutes restriction, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports. The expectation is also that the superstar big man will sit out Saturday against the Clippers. Davis has averaged 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in five games this season.
November 28, 2025
Expected to play
Davis (calf) is expected to play Friday against the Lakers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Analysis
This has been the game that Davis has circled on his calendar for a potential return. He's been sidelined for roughly one month, so it's fair to expect restrictions in his first game back. Additionally, it's hard to imagine him being allowed to play in the second leg of this back-to-back set Saturday against the Clippers.
November 26, 2025
Questionable for Friday
Davis (calf) will be listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Analysis
According to coach Jason Kidd, the Mavericks want to see how Davis responds to Wednesday's practice before a decision is made. Davis has missed the past 14 games for Dallas, but a return appears to be imminent. Friday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so at best, Davis will likely see action in just one of those games.
November 25, 2025
To practice Wednesday
Davis (calf) is scheduled to practice Wednesday, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Analysis
Davis has been sidelined since Oct. 29, but the big man appears close to a return. "He's working to get back," coach Jason Kidd said Monday. Friday's game against the Lakers is the front end of a back-to-back set, so at best, Davis will likely be allowed to play in just one of these games if he responds well to Wednesday's practice.
November 24, 2025
Ruled out Monday
Davis (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Analysis
As expected, Davis will miss his 14th consecutive contest due to a left calf strain. On a more positive note, head coach Jason Kidd said he anticipates the 32-year-old will practice this week, according to Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site. The star big man's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Lakers. With Davis and Dereck Lively (foot) both sidelined, Naji Marshall, Daniel Gafford and Moussa Cisse are candidates for increased minutes.
November 23, 2025
Doubtful for Monday
Davis (calf) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Heat.
Analysis
Davis is expected to miss his 14th consecutive contest due to a strained left calf, and the Mavericks will likely continue to take a cautious approach with the star big man. With the 32-year-old likely to join Dereck Lively (foot) on the sidelines, Daniel Gafford, Moussa Cisse and Naji Marshall are candidates for increased playing time.