Wizards big man Anthony Davis, who has been sidelined with ligament damage in his left hand, has been cleared for light contact as he progresses toward his full return, the team tweets. He was reevaluated Monday and his recovery continues to progress as expected, as the hand is healing on schedule.
While Davis hasn’t officially been ruled out for the rest of the season, it seems doubtful at this point that he’ll suit up before next fall. There’s less than two weeks remaining in the regular season and the club, which has seven games remaining, is currently tied with Indiana for the league’s worst record at 17-58. Washington is well-positioned to get a franchise player with a little luck in the lottery.
After Washington acquired Davis at February’s trade deadline, there were conflicting accounts on whether he’d make his Wizards debut in 2025/26. Multiple reporters suggested that the 32-year-old’s season was likely over, but general manager Will Dawkins stated in a media session that he expected Davis to return before the team’s regular season finale on April 12.
Davis has been part of a blockbuster deal for the second straight season but both of those campaigns have been marred by injuries. Davis has been limited to just 20 outings so far this season, all with Dallas. He averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 blocks in 31.3 minutes per night.
Davis has two years and approximately $121.2MM remaining on his contract, which includes a player option in the final year.
With other injuries to key guys like Trae Young and Kyshawn George, theres really no reason for AD to even suit up for a game. Your main starting core wouldn’t be able to be on the court together until training camp anyways.
Aaaand he’s injured
The return of Street Clothes!
No way he suits up! You think that will stop Rich Paul from fueling trade rumors about him all summer? I guess that’s his job, and what the sites named for..lmao; he’s the sites poster boy basically
There are like 5 games left, let it go