November 28: Davis will make his return on Friday vs. the Lakers, ESPN’s Shams Charania confirms (via Twitter).
November 26: Injured Mavericks big man Anthony Davis took part in Wednesday’s practice and is expected to be listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Lakers, tweets Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.
After having the next two nights off, Dallas will play a back-to-back set in Los Angeles against the Lakers on Friday and the Clippers on Saturday. Davis won’t be cleared to play both of those games after being sidelined since October 29 due to a left calf strain, so the plan is for the team to see how he feels on Thursday and then make a decision on whether he’ll play Friday or Saturday.
Asked which game he’d prefer to play in, Davis responded with a smile and made it clear he’d love to suit up against his former team.
“That’s a real question?” he said (Twitter video link via Curtis). “You know what game I want to play. But we’ll see. We’ll have a conversation and see what makes the most sense with the medical staff and the coaching staff.”
Having been affected by multiple injuries since the Lakers traded him to Dallas in February, Davis hasn’t had the chance yet to play at Crypto.com Arena as a member of Mavericks.
Davis had initially hoped to return much sooner from the calf strain that has now kept him out of action for the past 14 games, but Mavs governor Patrick Dumont reportedly got involved in the decision-making process and pushed for a cautious approach that would reduce the risk of the 32-year-old re-aggravating the injury or making it worse.
The Mavericks, who were 2-3 with Davis in the lineup, have lost 11 of their last 14 contests and now have the second-worst record in the Western Conference at 5-14. In addition to playing without Davis, Dallas has also been missing guards Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum due to long-term injuries and big man Dereck Lively II, who has been dealing with right foot and knee issues.
For AD its all about one thing:
The more games he plays in a row, the higher his trade value.
Back from PTO so soon? Another 15 left before end of season.
Ehh, count me out of that camp. Seems he’s well respected around the league. It’s not his fault that he’s made of glass
Which means he’s on track to be injured again soon
He’s never played and not gotten hurt, so this comeback will only last until his next injury. Him and Embiid are made of glass.
Practices for the first time today but the big man made of glass is expected to return two or three days after that. Nope, not rushing him at all.
Mavs would be wise to not play him at center at all in an effort to keep him healthy. Getting him dealt has to be the priority.
Three people on this thread so far said Davis is “made of glass”
Lets spread the insults around a bit.
Very original and creative lol
In 2019-20 the Lakers won the CovidTitle ….. .
Up until then AD averaged 66 gms a yr. In the seven yrs he was in the L. The CovidTitle year AD played 62 gms of possible 71 season gms.
Since the CovidTitle ——- 2020-21 thru 2024-25. A total of 5 yrs. AD has averaged 52 gms a year
(total 259 in 5 yrs).
Imo he’s not made of glass. He doesn’t care enough to be in top shape.
An athlete has a responsibility to be in best shape every year till the end of his career. A great player has the “The Mamba Mentality” to be the best ever. Even if that means the best bench player ever.
AD is from the “Soft Side of Chicago” ……
Davis has the best street clothes fur a reason. I hope he can go to Chicago and win. The bulls should be a fair offer on the table. They have many expiring contracts to entice the Mavs.
This proves that the Mavs have given up on the season. The Clippers would be a much easier game. If the Kavs wanted to start improving their record they would have AD play the Clippers!
How many of you have had a calf strain? BE thankful Brow returned before the all star break—and don’t forget to send Adam Silver a holiday card.
When was the last time he clipped his toenails on the bench during the game?
He did that????
I for one hope he looks as dominant as ever. All the haters here… Go get em AD!
Wow! And because of this, Lakers win by 40 instead of 50.