Washington Wizards fans may end up having to wait until the 2026-27 season to see their newest star acquisition.
Big man Anthony Davis is expected to sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign as he nurses a couple of injuries in order to be fully healthy for next season, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Friday.
The Wizards acquired Davis via trade on Wednesday from the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster eight-player deal. The Mavericks received two first-round and three second-round picks in the swap.
Originally, Dallas netted the 32-year-old in the Luka Doncic trade last season, but the centre has struggled with injuries since, playing in just 29 games for the Mavericks before being shipped off.
In 20 games this season, Davis has averaged only 20.4 points — his lowest mark since his rookie year — along with 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks in 31.3 minutes a night.
A five-time All-NBA selection, five-time All-Defence selection and 10-time All-Star, Davis is expected to anchor the Wizards next season along with fellow trade acquisition Trae Young.
Like Davis, Young has yet to suit up for Washington since being acquired in a trade from the Atlanta Hawks in early January. The point guard is currently dealing with a quad injury that has kept him out since Dec. 27.
The Wizards are currently 14-36 and sit 13th in the Eastern Conference.
