Wizards' Trae Young, Anthony Davis Both 'Progressing' But Returns Won't Be Anytime Soon

Wizards officials say Young and Davis are making progress in their recoveries, but neither is expected to play again this season.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Washington Wizards provided updates on the injuries of star players Trae Young and Anthony Davis, saying both are 'progressing' in their recoveries but that their returns to the court won't be anytime soon. Young, who has been out since late December with a knee injury, will increase his on-court work but won't play for at least another week. Davis, who suffered a hand injury in January, is not cleared for basketball activities and will be reevaluated in two weeks.

Why it matters

The Wizards are in the midst of a full rebuild, and the timelines for Young and Davis' returns are crucial as the team looks to develop its young core and potentially secure a high draft pick in the upcoming offseason. Their recoveries will have a major impact on the Wizards' plans for the rest of this season and beyond.

The details

Young last played on Dec. 27 while with the Atlanta Hawks, and has been sidelined with a right knee MCL sprain and a right quadriceps contusion. Davis suffered ligament damage in his left hand on Jan. 8 while playing for the Dallas Mavericks. Wizards officials said Young will increase his on-court work but won't play for at least another week, while Davis is not cleared for basketball activities and will be reevaluated in two weeks.

  • Young last played on Dec. 27, 2025.
  • Davis suffered his hand injury on Jan. 8, 2026.
  • Young will be reevaluated in one week.
  • Davis will be reevaluated in two weeks.

The players

Trae Young

A four-time NBA All-Star point guard who was traded to the Washington Wizards in early January 2026.

Anthony Davis

A 10-time NBA All-Star big man who was traded to the Washington Wizards in the days leading up to the 2026 NBA trade deadline.

Brian Keefe

The head coach of the Washington Wizards.

Steven Shin

A Los Angeles-based orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating athletes' hand and upper-limb injuries, and who conducted Davis' reevaluation.

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What they’re saying

“You just follow the process. That's what we always do: Just stick to that. Obviously, we're going to reevaluate Trae in one week (and) Anthony here in two weeks. But I just go day by day. Those are the things I focus on.”

— Brian Keefe, Head Coach, Washington Wizards (New York Times)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The Wizards' rebuilding process hinges on the timely returns of Trae Young and Anthony Davis, as the team looks to develop its young core and potentially secure a high draft pick in the upcoming offseason. The team's focus on following the recovery process and reevaluating the players' progress suggests a cautious approach to ensure their star players are fully healthy before returning to the court.