Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis has received medical approval to return to restricted individual basketball workouts, the organization revealed Thursday.
The big man, who hasn’t taken the court for Washington following his February 5th acquisition via trade, is dealing with ligament issues in his left hand. Medical staff from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles conducted a reassessment Wednesday, with Dr. Steven Shin overseeing the evaluation, according to the Wizards. Team officials noted Davis is showing improvement and will undergo another medical review in two weeks.
The veteran player, who celebrates his 33rd birthday next week, last appeared in a game on January 8th during his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks. Industry observers widely believe he may not return to action this season.
During his brief stint with Dallas this year, Davis participated in only 20 contests, posting averages of 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game. Throughout his 14-year NBA career spanning 807 games (800 as a starter), he has maintained career statistics of 24.0 points and 10.7 rebounds across stints with New Orleans (2012-19), the Los Angeles Lakers (2019-25), and Dallas.
The 10-time All-Star was the key player in February 2025’s major trade that moved Dallas superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Following his move to Dallas, Davis managed just nine appearances last season due to various injuries.
