Anthony Davis is expected to return this season, Wizards GM Will Dawkins says
- On Feb 8, 2026, Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said he expects Anthony Davis to return this season, with the timeline becoming clearer during the All-Star break.
- Ahead of Thursday, Davis has been recovering from a sprained finger on his non-shooting hand since Jan. 8, with an initial six-week return timeline, according to Dawkins.
- Davis has begun on-court work, including 1-on-0 and limited 2-on-2 actions, and the team reports `He's trending in a positive direction`.
- Contradicting that report, Dawkins said The Athletic reported the Wizards were likely to shut Davis down, but Washington Wizards added star talent and kept Alex Sarr and Tre Johnson.
- With new additions to the roster, Dawkins expects Davis to return this season, and the All-Star break will clarify his timeline.
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Wizards Changing Stance On Anthony Davis Playing This Season
The Washington Wizards made a big swing at the trade deadline by acquiring All-Star big man Anthony Davis. There is no doubt that Davis will one day enter the Basketball Hall of Fame to confirm his established greatness, but the future is risky. Davis has dealt with injury issues throughout the past few years to see the Dallas Mavericks completely giving up on him via this trade.Recent reports indicated that Davis would sit out the rest of the s…
Anthony Davis is expected to return this season, Wizards GM Will Dawkins says
Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins says he expects Anthony Davis to return to the court this season, but that the timeline will become clearer during the All-Star break.
Wizards Trade for Anthony Davis But Star Expected to Sit Out Rest of Season, What This Means for Washington Headed Into All-Star Break Next Weekend
Anthony Davis is expected to sit out the remainder of the season as he focuses on getting healthy for the 2026-27 season, while the Wizards remain in the bottom five teams in the league. The post Wizards Trade for Anthony Davis But Star Expected to Sit Out Rest of Season, What This Means for Washington Headed Into All-Star Break Next Weekend appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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