What's next for Anthony Davis? Wizards shutting down big man days after trading for him, per report

Davis, who is dealing with hand and groin issues, shared his first thoughts about his new team since being traded by the Mavericks

Anthony Davis won't be appearing in another NBA game until the 2026-27 season, as he's expected to be sidelined for the rest of this year to focus on getting healthy from hand and groin issues, per Chris Haynes.

Davis was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards on Feb. 4 in what was a shocking move given the lackluster return Dallas got for him. However, it was clear the Mavs were selling low on Davis in an effort to fast track the Cooper Flagg era. It closed a chapter where Davis' presence served as a painful reminder of what Dallas gave up -- Luka Doncic -- to get him in the first place.

Davis will now join another rebuilding team in the Wizards, though we won't see the newly formed duo of him and Trae Young (who Washington also acquired ahead of the deadline) until next season. Davis has been out since Jan. 10 after suffering ligament damage in his left hand, so it was expected that he would continue to miss some time. However, while he was still with the Mavericks, the team's phrasing suggested he could return this season. There were even conflicting reports about Davis needing surgery to repair the ligament damage. Ultimately, after seeking a second opinion, he opted not to, which left the door open for a return at the end of February or March.

Now, though, it appears the Wizards aren't chancing any further injury risk to their new star forward. Although we won't see Davis in game action until next season, he's already trying to set the record straight before even taking the court.

In the immediate aftermath of the trade, there was some suggestion that Davis wouldn't be happy to be joining the Wizards. Given Washington hasn't made the playoffs in five years and has only made it past the first round four times in the last 26 years, certainly one could assume that an aging 10-time All-Star who still wants to compete for championships wouldn't be enthused by the idea.