Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis was initially listed as doubtful for the team’s upcoming matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday night. Although the superstar has since been sidelined from the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a promising update on his center with optimism regarding his recovery.
“He continues to get better,” Kidd said during his pre-game press conference. “He’s working to get back. We anticipate him at practice this week. I think any time with a calf strain, you have to be cautious, but he’s worked extremely hard. The next step is practice on Wednesday, and we’ll see what happens after that.”
Anthony Davis has been out of action for a considerable amount of time. While the organization and the fanbase have been hopeful for his return, it appears that Kidd continues to take a cautious approach toward the big man’s recovery.
Although having Davis gradually ramp up his activity and return to full strength remains a positive sign, seeing the superstar out of action doesn’t bode well for the Dallas Mavericks. With the team falling to the bottom of the league without either of their superstars available, the Mavericks are far from being the contenders they were initially projected to be.
The Mavs Need Anthony Davis Back
On paper, the Mavericks have been touted as one of the best teams in the league. Led by the superstar duo of Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, along with a talented rookie in Cooper Flagg, Dallas boasts the potential and the roster strength to go head-to-head against some of the best teams in the West.
Unfortunately, with Davis sidelined for an extended period and Irving still recovering from his ACL injury, the Mavericks have fallen to 5-13 on the season, placing 13th in the Western Conference standings.
While not having Irving was already a major blow to the team, seeing Davis miss time early in the season has been devastating.
When healthy, Anthony Davis remains one of the best big men in the league. In 5 appearances this season, he is averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, while shooting 52.0% from the field.
With Dallas posting a 3-10 record since the big man suffered an injury, it is evident that they will need him back as soon as possible. Considering recent rumors, however, Davis’ time with the Mavericks could also be coming to an end.
Dallas has been plagued by injuries to start the 2025-26 season. Aside from their stars, several key rotation players have also been ruled out for key matchups. Dereck Lively II is also out of action against the Heat, further limiting Dallas’ frontcourt. With a depleted lineup, the Mavs find themselves in a vulnerable position heading into the matchup against Miami.
