Wizards' Anthony Davis: Secures double-double in loss
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Davis finished with 29 points (11-22 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 110-103 loss to Charlotte.
Davis put together a strong all-around showing, resulting in his second double-double through four matchups this season. He was spotted grabbing his right hand during the final 30 seconds of Monday's game after getting bumped on a screen, but he joked after the matchup that his hand was simply hot from making too many shots, per Greg Finberg of Wizards Central, so fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Scores 19 in win over Bulls
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Davis supplied 19 points (8-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 124-120 win over Chicago.
The veteran forward bounced back from a nine-point effort against the Raptors on Friday, but Davis' six boards were still his lowest mark on the young season. Through his first three games for the Wizards, Davis is averaging 20.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks, and he hasn't even found his rhythm on offense yet -- he's shooting just 41.5 percent from the floor on 17.7 FG attempts a contest.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Quiet night against Toronto
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Davis finished with nine points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 112-102 loss to the Raptors.
Davis had a big performance in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bucks, but the veteran big man was held in check Friday by a Raptors team with tough defenders in Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles. Even in an off night, Davis was sniffing at a second consecutive double-double and figures to have more productive nights than duds. He could see a dip in minutes on the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set Saturday against the Bulls in Chicago.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Double-doubles with three stocks
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Davis finished Wednesday's 128-116 win over Milwaukee with 34 points (11-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 11-14 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes.
Davis dominated in his Wizards' regular-season debut, leading his team in rebounding, shot attempts and scoring. At times, he brought the ball up the floor and operated in a point-center role when Trae Young was off the court, so he should see significant usage in head coach Brian Keefe's system. When healthy, Davis is a league-winning fantasy asset.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Solid finish to preseason in narrow loss
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Davis generated 14 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks over 27 minutes during Friday's 107-106 preseason loss to the Pelicans.
Davis notched his second straight double-double, led Washington in rebounds and tied for the team lead in blocks. Washington acquired the veteran big man from Dallas in an eight-player trade in February. The All-Star's health will again be the key variable when Washington opens the regular season Wednesday against the Bucks.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Starting Friday
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Davis (rest) will start in Friday's preseason finale against the Pelicans.
Davis sat out Monday's preseason loss to the Nets for rest, but he's back and starting for the Wizards' preseason finale. Joining him in the first unit will be Trae Young, Kyshawn George, AJ Dybantsa and Alex Sarr.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Will rest Monday
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Davis (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Nets, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Davis logged 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime win over the Pistons, but he'll take a seat Monday as the Wizards monitor his workload. The star big man's next chance to play is Friday against the Pelicans.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Double-doubles in preseason win
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Davis logged 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime win over the Pistons.
All of Davis' production came in the first half, with the veteran big man observing the entire second half from the bench. He's scored in double digits in limited playing time across his first two preseason games, and Davis will likely continue to operate under a minutes restriction to keep him fresh ahead of the Wizards' regular-season opener against the Bucks on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Strikes for 17 points in exhibition
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Davis recorded 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 17 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 preseason win over the Knicks.
Davis knocked home a pair of triples and was efficient from the field on the way to a team-high 16 points. He also made an impact on the glass during his brief time on the court. Overall, this can be considered a successful preseason debut by Davis, who was limited to 20 games a year ago due to ligament damage in his left hand along with calf and groin injuries.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Participating in training camp
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Davis is healthy and participating in training camp after dealing with injury issues during the 2025-26 campaign, according to Wizards reporter Greg Finberg.
Davis was spotted going through on-court work alongside Trae Young during Wednesday's practice, providing further confirmation that he's healthy entering his first full season with Washington. The veteran big man should have the opportunity to ramp up throughout camp and the preseason without injury-related limitations.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Expected to bounce back
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General manager Will Dawkins said during Thursday's press conference that Davis (finger) is "very much a motivated player" and that he expects the veteran big man to bounce back in 2026-27.
Davis was limited to only 20 regular-season appearances with Dallas last season due to health issues, but Dawkins said the 10-time All-Star is currently in a "great frame of mind." Washington also views Davis as a starting-caliber center in a revamped frontcourt featuring Alex Sarr and Deandre Ayton. Davis and the Wizards reportedly postponed contract extension discussions earlier this offseason, but Dawkins declined to specifically address those talks Thursday.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: New teammate incoming
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The Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, adding another high-usage scorer to the roster alongside Davis (finger).
Davis remains a cornerstone of Washington's frontcourt and should be the team's primary interior presence when he makes his Wizards debut. However, playing with Dybantsa and Trae Young could slightly reduce Davis' offensive workload while improving the overall quality of his scoring opportunities. Assuming he stays healthy, and that's a big assumption, Davis still projects as one of the league's most productive fantasy big men.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Not expected to return this season
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Head coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday that Davis (finger) is not expected to play again this season, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Davis hasn't played since Jan. 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand. Hughes relayed that the team tried to ramp him up but ultimately ran out of time. The star big man was recently cleared to take light contact and will continue rehabbing in the offseason ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. He'll finish this season with averages of 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals per game across 20 regular-season appearances with the Mavericks before being traded to the Wizards on Feb. 4.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Cleared for light contact
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Davis (finger) is healing on schedule and has been cleared for light contact work, though he remains without a timetable for a return, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Davis hasn't played since Jan. 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand and can be considered week-to-week until the Wizards offer another update on his progress. However, with the team holding a 17-58 record, it wouldn't be surprising if the star big man doesn't return this season.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Davis (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Davis hasn't played since Jan. 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand and remains without a clear timetable for a return. Considering the Wizards own a 17-58 record, it wouldn't be surprising to see the star big man miss the remainder of the season. For now, he can be considered doubtful for future contests until the club offers an update on his progress.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Remains out through March
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Davis (finger) will remain sidelined through the end of March, the Wizards announced Friday.
Davis continues to progress, but a re-evaluation Thursday revealed that the volar plate tissue in his left hand has not fully healed. The big man will continue with "conservative treatment," and while he will be re-evaluated at the end of the month, it's becoming harder to imagine him making his Wizards debut this season.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: To be re-evaluated in two weeks
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The Wizards announced Thursday that Davis (finger) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Davis has been cleared for limited individual on-court activities, which is encouraging. The superstar big man is recovering from ligament damage in his left hand, and it's fair to expect the 16-45 Wizards to take things slowly with Davis. With Alex Sarr (hamstring) also on the shelf, Washington is down to Tristan Vukcevic (thigh), Anthony Gill (illness) and Julian Reese at center.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Re-evaluated in two weeks
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Davis (finger) has yet to be cleared for basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Davis is "progressing as expected," but a return in the near future appears to be off the table. A previous report from Chris Haynes on Feb. 6 indicated that Davis will likely sit out the remainder of the season, and that is looking increasingly likely.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Not expected to return in 2025-26
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Davis (hand/groin) is expected to sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Davis was traded from Dallas to Washington on Wednesday as the Wizards look to accelerate their rebuild. The star big man hasn't played since Jan. 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand and was already expected to miss an extended period. While the hand injury reportedly won't require surgery, he isn't expected to suit up for Washington until the 2026-27 campaign, as the club gives him ample time to recover. The veteran center also missed time this season with a groin injury and a calf strain. He'll aim to be fully healthy by the start of next season and help the Wizards reach the postseason alongside Trae Young (knee/quadriceps), who holds a player option for 2026-27. Davis has a player option for 2027-28 and is eligible to sign a contract extension in August. He appeared in just 20 regular-season games for the Mavericks prior to the trade, during which he averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals in 31.3 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Anthony Davis: Traded to Washington
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Davis (finger) was traded from Dallas to Washington on Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell (illness) and Dante Exum (knee) were also sent to Washington, with Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham and Marvin Bagley going to Dallas along with two first-round picks and three second-round picks.
After months of speculation, the Mavericks will pivot away from Davis and will go all-in on a rebuild. Davis is extension eligible, and given the draft capital moved by the Wizards, it seems likely the franchise is looking to keep him for the long term. Plus, this will give Trae Young (knee) another partner in the pick-and-roll game. As for the immediate fantasy impact, Davis is still sidelined by a finger injury and is not expected to be re-evaluated until early March, and the Wizards will almost certainly be out of the playoff hunt by then.
