Anthony Davis
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December 31, 2025
Expected to play Thursday
Davis (adductor) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the 76ers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Davis has missed the Mavericks' last two games due to right adductor soreness, though head coach Jason Kidd said Wednesday that he expects Davis to play about 30-34 minutes Thursday, per Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports. With the star big man expected to return, Dwight Powell should see a significant decline in playing time. In 10 appearances during December, Davis averaged 21.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 30.0 minutes per game.
December 30, 2025
Won't go Monday
Davis (thigh) won't play Monday against Portland, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Davis attended Monday's morning shootaround but ultimately isn't feeling healthy enough to give it a go. This will mark his second straight absence due to a right thigh injury. Daniel Gafford should be in line for another start at center with Davis sidelined.
December 29, 2025
Spotted at shootaround
Davis (adductor) was present for Monday's morning shootaround, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.
Analysis
Davis' presence perhaps puts him on the right side of the questionable tag for Monday's game against Portland with right adductor soreness. If the star big man is available, Daniel Gafford would almost certainly revert back to the bench.
December 28, 2025
Questionable for Monday
Davis (adductor) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland.
Analysis
Davis has already missed one game due to a right adductor injury he sustained Christmas Day, and he's at risk of missing another contest. If Davis can't play Monday, Daniel Gafford would likely draw another start at center, while Dwight Powell could see some burn off the bench.
December 27, 2025
Won't play Saturday
Davis (adductor) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Analysis
After exiting Thursday's loss to Golden State and not returning, Davis will miss Saturday's contest due to right adductor soreness. The star big man can be considered questionable ahead of Monday's game against Portland. With Davis unavailable, Daniel Gafford will get the starting nod at center, while Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are candidates to enter the rotation.
December 26, 2025
Questionable for Saturday
Davis (adductor) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Davis did not return to Thursday's loss to Golden State due to a minor groin strain after logging just 11 minutes. Shams Charania of ESPN reported Friday that the star big man is likely to miss a few games, though Davis has yet to be ruled out and is dealing with what the team is now calling right adductor soreness. If he ends up being sidelined, Daniel Gafford and Caleb Martin could see increased minutes in the frontcourt, while Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are candidates to enter the rotation.
December 26, 2025
Out with minor groin strain
Davis (groin) is expected to miss a few games, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analysis
Davis sustained a minor groin strain in Thursday's loss to the Warriors, and he'll likely need to sit out for around a week or so. With the superstar big man sidelined, fantasy managers can expect Daniel Gafford to see an expanded role at center while Dwight Powell handles the backup role.
December 25, 2025
Exits Thursday with groin injury
Davis won't return to Thursday's game against the Warriors due to right groin spasms. He posted three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 11 minutes prior to departing.
Analysis
Davis exited with 8:50 left in the second quarter after he appeared to suffer the injury while running up the court in transition. After being evaluated at halftime, Davis was ruled out for the rest of the game at the beginning of the second half. The big man will likely be sent in for further testing as the Mavericks look to determine the extent of his injury, so for the time being, his status for the team's next game Saturday in Sacramento is in question.
December 25, 2025
Heads to locker room
Davis appeared to injure his leg during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Warriors and walked to the locker room, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
It's not exactly clear what sort of injury Davis is dealing with. He should be considered questionable to return.