Anthony Davis injury update: Mavericks reveal star’s status vs. Lakers, Luka Doncic

Anthony Davis is available for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks announced. The matchup will mark Luka Doncic’s return to American Airlines Center after the blockbuster trade, which involved Davis, rocked the NBA.

Davis has been dealing with an adductor injury, although he played in the Mavericks’ last game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Still, his status is official for Wednesday’s game as he goes against Doncic and his former team.

Davis got hurt in his first game with the Mavericks Feb. 8, but made his return to the lineup March 27. he missed the last matchup between Dallas and the Lakers as a result, meaning Wednesday will be his first time against his former squad.

Last time out against the Clippers, Davis dropped 27 points and pulled down nine rebounds as Dallas fell 135-104. In his previous outing against the Atlanta Hawks, Davis had his most points as a Mav when he had 34 in the 120-118 victory.

Wednesday’s game will mark the second time Doncic will take on the Mavericks since the huge trade, but the first time he’ll do so in Dallas. The anticipation continues to build for the game, and it could be quite emotional for Doncic. That said, he’s excited to see some of his former teammates, but expects it to be an “emotional” night.

“I don’t really know what to expect,” Doncic said, via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “I don’t know how I’m going to feel, honestly. I’m looking forward to being back in Dallas, obviously, with the fans, seeing my teammates – ex-teammates. It’s going to be very emotional for me, for sure.”

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison said Anthony Davis was the key piece of the landmark trade, which sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers in a league-altering move. Max Christie was also part of the return for the Mavericks while the Utah Jazz acquired Jalen Hood-Schifino and two 2025 second-round picks to help facilitate the move.

Mavericks fans have made their frustrations clear with Harrison and the franchise after sending Doncic to Los Angeles. That’s part of the reason there’s so much buzz about Wednesday’s matchup, which comes as the regular season enters its final stretch. The Lakers enter the game as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference while the Mavericks sit at the No. 10 seed, three games ahead of the Phoenix Suns for the final Play-In Tournament spot.

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