Anthony Davis News Emerges Before Pistons Game

Those concerns resurfaced Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Midway through the third quarter, Davis limped off the court after a defensive possession, appearing to favor his left leg. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game and did not return.

Postgame evaluations revealed that the 32-year-old is dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, an injury affecting both Achilles tendons. The injury cast a shadow on his status for Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons

But on Friday, The Stein Line’s Marc Stein confirmed that Davis is not expected to suit up against Detroit.

“Anthony Davis is expected to be ruled out of Dallas’ game Saturday in Mexico City against Detroit after exiting Wednesday night with left lower leg soreness,” Stein wrote. “An official status update remains TBA after Davis was listed earlier in the week with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy.”

The timing couldn’t be worse for Dallas. Davis has been the centerpiece of the Mavericks’ system since arriving, averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this season while shooting 52 percent from the field. His likely absence leaves a significant void on both ends, particularly for a Dallas defense that has given up 115.4 points per game.

Without Davis, the Mavericks are expected to rely heavily on rookie forward Cooper Flagg, who has shown flashes of brilliance early in his debut campaign. Flagg, along with veterans Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell, will shoulder the offensive workload while Dallas hopes for a quick return for its star big man.

The Mavericks face the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night at 10 pm ET, with live streaming on Peacock. All eyes will be on how the team adapts without Davis and whether his absence becomes another setback in a season already filled with challenges.