Mavericks Star Anthony Davis Fires Back at Viral Report Regarding His Injury Return

As the Dallas Mavericks continue searching for momentum, they are now dealing with another crisis: Anthony Davis is hurt again. The Mavericks have reportedly listened to trade offers for the 10-time All-Star, but that situation has become even more complicated. Seemingly frustrated with the narrative around him, Davis provided a direct reaction to a viral report regarding his future.

Why Did Anthony Davis Call Out NBA Insiders Over Latest Injury Update?

Davis suffered a severe hand injury in the Mavericks’ road loss to the Utah Jazz last week. Initial reports, including one by top NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that Davis is now expected to miss several months, and potentially the rest of the season.

However, Davis directly refuted those claims on his social media account. Responding on X, Davis said “Yall better stop listening to all these lies on these apps!”

According to Charania, Davis needs surgery to repair the ligaments in his left hand, while adding that his sources believe Davis will miss the rest of the season. Davis is probably frustrated with his reputation in the eyes of many people as a great player who is healthy, but he is generally unreliable and injury-prone.

If Davis is out for several months, potentially the season, he’ll end the year averaging 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game while shooting 50.6% from the field.

Shams: “I’m told Anthony Davis will miss at least 2-3 months” pic.twitter.com/6UiWeLMMpP

— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) January 13, 2026

Since his controversial arrival in Dallas last February, Davis has spent limited time on the court due to a left adductor strain, left calf strain, and now a severe hand injury. With the Mavericks currently 12th in the Western Conference standings at 15-25, it’s possible Davis’s brief tenure in the organization is over.

Davis still has a full year left on his three-year $175.37 million extension, among with a player option for the 2027-28 season at over $62 million. Davis’s salary has reportedly been a hurdle in trade talks, as the Mavericks look to reshape the roster around Cooper Flagg, and it’s hard to see how this development makes things easier.

Davis has been linked with young Eastern Conference teams like the Toronto Raptors and the Atlanta Hawks, who need more interior star power, though he is now a question mark for the rest of the season. His reaction to reports about his potential absence indicates that he wants to return as soon as possible.

Now, the NBA community waits to see what uniform he’ll be wearing when that happens.