Anthony Davis injury update: Dallas Mavericks' 2025 season hopes in jeopardy as star player's recovery takes longer than expectedAnthony Davis. Image via Getty Images Back in February, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Ever since then, the team has been facing serious damage due to the injury of their star player. The Mavericks star’s return to the court in the upcoming season is still questionable due to his eye injury setback. After Kyrie Irving’s serious Achilles injury and Anthony Davis’ eye injury, the team rapidly lost its opportunity to qualify for the postseason. While Cooper Flagg was still a hope for them, it has now plummeted again. This is because earlier on Thursday, it was reported that Anthony Davis’ presence on the court is fairly doubtful due to his injury.

Dallas Mavericks face disappointment as Anthony Davis’ return to court remains uncertain amid injury

Anthony Davis’ injury was a complete bombshell, and the team was caught off guard. Without two of their best players, the team is a mess. They still have their no 1 draft pick from the 2025 NBA draft, Cooper Flagg. But with Anthony Davis’ news, the team’s disappointment is significantly evident. On Thursday morning, Anthony Davis’ questionable appearance in the next season due to his injury was unveiled. With Davis being sidelined for an extended period and Kyrie Irving being out of the league due to his Achilles injury, the Dallas Mavericks are now left with only their rookie player, Cooper Flagg. Flagg is their last resort at the moment, and their very last hope.

What happened to Mavericks’ Anthony Davis?

Dallas Mavericks’ star player and the former champion, Anthony Davis, suffered from a detached retina in his eye and hasn’t fully recovered since. His injury has jeopardized the entire 2025 season for the team. Cooper Flagg i undoubtedly one of the top draft prospects, but depending entirely on a rookie could affect their offseason strategies. While Anthony Davis’ return is still a question mark, a lot of pressure is on their no 1 draft prospect, Cooper Flagg. He would now have to work 10 times more, now that the team can’t count on two of its best players, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Cooper Flagg is their contingency. Fans are hoping for Davis and Irving’s fast recovery, while looking up to Cooper Flagg’s mind-blowing performance in the upcoming season. Also read: NBA veteran Jason Collins battles brain tumor, family seeks prayers and support during challenging time