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Anthony Davis Manages Adductor Soreness As Dallas Mavericks Continue West Coast Road Trip

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The Dallas Mavericks could be without Anthony Davis as they play out their three-game West Coast road trip. The star big man is expected to be listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Sacramento Kings due to right adductor soreness following Thursday’s 126–116 loss to the Golden State Warriors, sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com.

Davis’ injury is not believed to carry any long-term concern. The Mavericks are expected to take a cautious approach as they monitor his recovery and determine next steps, prioritizing health and availability beyond the immediate road trip.

Davis exited the Christmas Day game late in the second quarter with Dallas trailing 40–36 and did not return. While the injury is not believed to be serious and there is no long-term concern, the Mavericks are prioritizing caution and recovery rather than pushing Davis back into action prematurely.

Dallas did not hold a practice Friday before facing the Kings on Saturday and the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday to conclude the trip. Additional clarity on Davis’ status is expected as the Mavericks continue daily evaluations.

Dallas Mavericks Take Cautious Approach With Anthony Davis

Dallas has consistently opted for patience when managing Davis’ health this season, a philosophy that has shaped the team’s injury decisions from the outset. That approach is expected to remain in place, even as the Mavericks continue to navigate an uneven stretch in the standings.

The impact of Davis’ absence has been clear. Dallas is 4–12 in games he has missed this season, compared to a markedly stronger performance when he is available. His presence anchors the Mavericks’ interior defense, rebounding, and half-court stability — areas that slipped after he exited Thursday’s game.

Despite the latest setback, the organization does not believe the groin injury will require extended time away beyond precautionary rest. The expectation remains that Davis will return once symptoms subside and conditioning benchmarks are met, rather than forcing a return during the road trip.

Short-Term Adjustments as Dallas Mavericks Move Forward

With Davis likely sidelined for the final games of the trip, Dallas will lean on rotation flexibility and internal depth while keeping its focus on long-term health rather than short-term urgency.

The Mavericks will continue to monitor Davis’ progress daily as the road trip concludes, confident that a cautious approach now will better serve the team later in the season.

An official injury report must be submitted by the Mavericks ahead of the 5 p.m. local deadline (7 p.m. CST), which will provide more clarity about an official designation.

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Grant Afseth

Grant Afseth

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Grant Afseth is a Senior Writer for DallasHoopsJournal.com, where he leads in-depth coverage of the Mavericks, Wings, and more. Between a focus on the latest news, closer looks at games, front office strategy, and more, Afseth provides objective coverage. Afseth contributes broader NBA coverage across platforms and has been cited in national outlets for his reporting and analysis. With nearly a decade of journalism experience, Afseth has covered the NBA and WNBA for multiple major outlets, including Athlon Sports, BallIsLife, Sportskeeda, and RG.org. He previously reported on the Indiana Pacers for CNHI’s Kokomo Tribune and the Mavericks for FanNation.
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