Anthony Davis injury update: Heartbreaking news for Mavericks; AD ‘badly hurt’ vs Warriors

Anthony Davis injury news: The Dallas Mavericks received a massive blow during their Christmas Day matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday

Published on: Dec 26, 2025, 05:36:51 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Anthony Davis injury news: The Dallas Mavericks received a massive blow during their Christmas Day matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Mainstay Anthony Davis appeared to suffer an injury and left the game in the first half.

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) sits on the bench after suffering an injury (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

The incident occurred as Dallas transitioned up the floor following a change of possession. A pass was sent in Davis’ direction, but the forward, positioned ahead of the Warriors’ defense, didn’t react to the ball and instead veered toward the Mavericks’ bench, visibly uncomfortable as he did so.

Moments later, Davis was taken out of the game and remained on the sideline while trainers evaluated him. Broadcast cameras showed him stretching and attempting to loosen up before receiving additional treatment during a timeout. Reporter Grant Afseth noted that, after several minutes on the bench, Davis made his way to the locker room with medical staff for further assessment.

At the time he exited, no official update had been provided on the nature or severity of the injury, and the team had not yet announced whether he would return.

Before his departure, Davis had logged 11 minutes of action, recording 3 points on 1-of-4 shooting along with 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal. The Warriors carried a 71–58 advantage into halftime.

Dallas Mavericks roster

Max Christie — SG

Moussa Cisse — C

Anthony Davis — C

Dante Exum — SG

Cooper Flagg — SF

Daniel Gafford — C

Jaden Hardy — SG

Kyrie Irving — PG

Miles Kelly — G

Dereck Lively II — C

Naji Marshall — SF

Caleb Martin — SF

Ryan Nembhard — PG

Dwight Powell — C

D'Angelo Russell — PG

Klay Thompson — SG

PJ Washington — PF

Brandon Williams — PG

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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