Trae Young, Anthony Davis Injury Updates for Wizards

Young nearing return, Davis still sidelined with hand injury

Feb. 27, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The Washington Wizards provided updates on the status of newly acquired players Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Young is ramping up on-court activities and will be re-evaluated in one week as he recovers from right knee and quadriceps injuries. Davis, who was traded from the Dallas Mavericks, has ligament damage in his left hand and is making progress but has not been cleared for basketball activities. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Why it matters

The Wizards made major moves this offseason to acquire Young and Davis, two All-Star caliber players, in hopes of bolstering their roster and making a playoff push. Their timely returns will be crucial for the team's success, as the Wizards look to build chemistry and integrate the new pieces.

The details

Trae Young was acquired by the Wizards in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks on January 7th, sending veteran guard CJ McCollum and forward Corey Kispert the other way. Young, a four-time All-Star, has played in just 10 games this season for the Hawks, averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists. Anthony Davis was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Wizards on February 4th. Davis has ligament damage in his left hand and has not played in any games for the Wizards yet.

  • Young will be re-evaluated in one week.
  • Davis will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

The players

Trae Young

A four-time NBA All-Star point guard who was recently traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards.

Anthony Davis

A 10-time NBA All-Star forward who was recently traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards.

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What they’re saying

“We must get Trae and Anthony healthy and integrated into the team as soon as possible. Their talent is undeniable and will be crucial to our playoff push.”

— Tommy Sheppard, General Manager, Washington Wizards

What’s next

The Wizards will closely monitor the progress of Young and Davis over the next couple of weeks as they work towards returning to the court.

The takeaway

The Wizards made a bold move to acquire two All-Star caliber players in Young and Davis, but their ability to get healthy and contribute this season will be crucial to the team's playoff aspirations.