Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd revealed an update on the calf injury sustained by Anthony Davis, and the news could bode well for the struggling Western Conference team as they get ready for a showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers and former Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
Jason Kidd Cautiously Optimistic on Anthony Davis’ Progress
The Dallas Mavericks have had a woeful season so far, struggling without star center Anthony Davis, who has been out with a calf injury. But a new update from head coach Jason Kidd points to some positive news, according to Dallas Hoops Journal reporter Grant Afseth.
As the team was getting ready for its game against the Miami Heat on Monday (Nov. 24), Kidd addressed reporters and said the Mavericks “anticipate” Davis returning to practice on Wednesday.
“We’re anticipating him at practice this week, so any time you have a calf strain, you have to be cautious, but he has worked extremely hard. The next step is practice on Wednesday, and we’ll see what happens after that,” Kidd said. The team has three full days off until its next game on Friday against Davis’ former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jason Kidd said Anthony Davis is trending in the right direction as he works back from a calf strain. They “anticipate” Davis practicing on Wednesday.
Kidd on Davis: “He’s worked extremely hard. The next step is practice on Wednesday, and we’ll see what happens after that.”
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) November 24, 2025
Davis last played on Oct. 29 against the Indiana Pacers, scoring four points before exiting with what was later diagnosed as a left calf strain. He has since missed 14 games, including Dallas’ tilt Monday against Miami, and recently dealt with an illness.
Davis has been pushing to return to the court as early as Nov. 8, according to USA Today. That led to a discussion between Mavericks director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough and Davis’ personal medical team. Controlling owner Patrick Dumont sided with Bilsborough’s objections, noting that Davis returning too soon could lead to a more serious injury.
The Mavericks have sorely missed contributions from their big man. Before his injury, he averaged 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in five games.
In the month Davis has been out, the Mavericks have stumbled to a 5-13 record, ahead of only the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans. A return by Davis would be a tremendous boost for Dallas, which is also missing forward Dereck Lively II and point guard Kyrie Irving as it faces the Lakers in the second game of a four-game road trip.
