The Dallas Mavericks made one of the most shocking moves in recent NBA history by trading their 25-year-old franchise star, Luka Doncic, for 31-year-old Anthony Davis. The move brought widespread criticism. Many questioned the logic of trading a young, generational talent for a player with a lengthy injury history.
Unfortunately for the Mavericks, their concerns quickly became a reality. In Davis’ first game with the team, he sustained a left adductor strain during Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The newly added Mavs star is expected to miss multiple games before making his return.
Davis’ injury couldn’t have come at a worse time. It occurred just before the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which is set to take place on Feb. 16. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Davis and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo have been ruled out due to a calf strain. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will have to select their replacements for the event.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver will select two injury replacements for the All-Star game with Anthony Davis (adductor strain) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) out for a period of time. https://t.co/yv8HKp0Gjo
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 10, 2025
The Mavs banked on Davis to elevate them into title contention. But with him already sidelined, the trade is looking riskier by the day. If he ultimately misses the All-Star game, the Mavs fan base will have even more reason to question the front office’s decision.
Anthony Davis’ Injury Raises Concerns Over Potential Sports Hernia
The Dallas Mavericks’ hopes of immediate success with Anthony Davis have quickly been clouded by injury concerns. Just two weeks ago, Davis was dealing with an abdominal injury, and now he is sidelined with an adductor strain.
According to NBA injury expert Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT, this recent setback could be a precursor to a much more serious issue. Jeffries reported that Davis’ body’s inability to fully recover may have led to the sports hernia risk.
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For the Mavericks, the timing couldn’t be worse. After trading for Davis in hopes of contending for an NBA title, this latest injury concern raises significant questions. If the injury turns out to be more serious than anticipated, Davis’ impact could be diminished for the remainder of the season.
