The trade of Anthony Davis to Washington D.C. was supposed to draw a line under the Doncic deal for the battered Mavericks. However, as the Wizards GM has now explained, the big man will still be spending some time in the Texas metropolis.
Since injuring his hand in early January, Davis has been undergoing rehabilitation, which is likely to take several more weeks or months. Recent reports suggested that the 32-year-old would not return to the court this season.
The Washington Wizards’ general manager has now cautiously contradicted this: “He will undergo a medical examination during the All-Star break. That’s an important date for us to see how much progress he’s made,“ Will Dawkins told Yahoo Sports. The big man had started his rehabilitation program while still with the Dallas Mavericks. That’s where he’s expected to finish it: ”The plan for AD now is for him to return to Dallas and finish his rehab there.”
Davis has played in 20 games this season, averaging 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds. Davis’ contract runs until the summer of 2028. However, he has a player option in the final season.