The Dallas Mavericks have revealed that Anthony Davis will miss at least the next seven to 10 days due to a calf injury, marking his ninth consecutive absence. The update comes amid the team's struggles and growing trade rumors surrounding the 10-time All-Star. Davis has appeared in just 14 regular-season games since joining Dallas in a blockbuster trade.
The Dallas Mavericks acquired Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers last season in exchange for Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. General manager Nico Harrison, who orchestrated the deal, was fired nine months later by team governor Patrick Dumont amid fan backlash and the team's poor performance. Dallas, now at 3-10, drafted Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and signed D'Angelo Russell to replace the injured Kyrie Irving, who is rehabbing an ACL tear. Head coach Jason Kidd has experimented with lineups, including playing Flagg at point guard and undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard over Russell.
Davis has been limited by injuries since arriving, playing only 14 regular-season games plus two play-in tournament contests. This season, a left calf strain has sidelined him for the last eight games, with the Mavericks confirming he will miss a ninth against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Medical staff will reassess after seven to 10 days. When healthy, Davis has averaged 20.8 points on 52.0% field goal shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, though he has been played out of position at power forward.
Trade speculation has intensified following Harrison's departure. Multiple teams are interested but condition offers on Davis losing weight to improve mobility, citing conditioning issues that contributed to his exit from Los Angeles. Last year, interest came from the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Milwaukee Bucks. A proposed deal would send Davis to the Detroit Pistons for Tobias Harris, Isaiah Stewart, Jaden Ivey, and multiple draft picks, pairing him with Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, and Jalen Duren. Davis, who turns 33 in March, is represented by agent Rich Paul and earns $54.1 million this season.