NBA Fans React To Dallas Mavericks Anthony Davis Announcement

Anthony Davis is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Brooklyn.

Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) leaves the game against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks will be in New York to play the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.

Anthony Davis has missed the last 16 games due to injury.

However, the 2020 NBA Champion is listed as doubtful, which is an excellent sign that a return to action is near.

Via ESPN's Tim MacMahon: "Anthony Davis is listed as doubtful vs. Nets tomorrow. It’s the first time he hasn’t been listed as out since straining his left adductor on Feb. 8."

Anthony Davis is listed as doubtful vs. Nets tomorrow. It’s the first time he hasn’t been listed as out since straining his left adductor on Feb. 8.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) March 23, 2025

Many fans reacted to the news on social media.

@johnathandunc16: "He's probably playing Tuesday night against the Knicks. 🏀✈️"

@NBABoards: "Finally some good news for the Mavs"

@Ayo1430093: "That’s the most Anthony Davis headline ever. Upgraded to doubtful."

@Ashtonthggames: "Please Anthony Davis let us beat the thunder🙏"

Mar 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) watches team warm ups before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

@NationMffl: "I’m really gonna see AD hoop in person on Thursday and I can’t be more excited 😮‍💨"

@WadeXL_: "Not playing tomorrow but he’s playing Tuesday"

@G_amez_: "Whoever doesn’t want him to come back is probably has a bunch of participation medals."

@pbp_Rich: "I don’t think he should’ve came back cause I think the benefits do not outweigh the risks at all. But if Davis wants to return and since the Mavs have kept fighting, let him come back. I get it"

Landon Thomas: "Anthony Davis (adductor strain) has been upgraded to doubtful for tomorrow’s game against Brooklyn Nets.

Big news for his recovery as he’s on track to make his return this week."

Anthony Davis (adductor strain) has been upgraded to doubtful for tomorrow’s game against Brooklyn Nets.

Big news for his recovery as he’s on track to make his return this week. pic.twitter.com/NAgkZvt3Nd

— Landon Thomas (@sixfivelando) March 23, 2025

The Mavs are currently the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 34-37 record in 71 games.

They have gone 2-8 over their last ten.

After my report yesterday that Anthony Davis is poised to return from a left adductor strain during the Mavericks' upcoming four-game road trip, Dallas has officially upgraded Davis to doubtful Monday at Brooklyn.

Full story on Davis' looming comeback: https://t.co/qxmBZdQrvz https://t.co/KIglmF7w7l

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 23, 2025