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Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis recently underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina he suffered during the 2024-25 NBA season, according to Shams Charania. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp in September.
Throughout the year, Davis was hit in the face multiple times, which led to a variety of eye injuries, some of which led to him wearing protective eyewear on the court.
Detached retina injuries are extremely time-sensitive and must be addressed immediately. If Davis had suffered a full detached retina in the middle of the 2024-25 season, he would've needed emergency surgery right away to avoid permanent damage and vision loss.
As a result, what Davis likely suffered was a small tear in the retina and an injury that could lead to detachment. In this case, Davis would've been allowed to play through the injury and have his eye fixed with a laser to prevent full retinal detachment in the offseason.
The good news for Davis and the Mavericks is that this is not a long-term injury, and he should be able to continue his offseason workouts as planned. Barring some unforeseen circumstances, Davis will be ready to go for training camp before the 2025-26 season.
This past year was a rollercoaster ride for the Mavs and their fans. Aside from missing the playoffs one year after making it to the NBA Finals and seeing Kyrie Irving suffer a torn ACL, Dallas' leadership, specifically GM Nico Harrison, was under heavy scrutiny for trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis.
Doncic, who was the face of the Mavs franchise, was blindsided like the rest of the NBA when this trade was announced. Harrison took a major chance with this trade, and so far, it has not gone as he imagined due to multiple injuries his team battled.
Entering the 2025-26 season, the Mavericks have high expectations for Davis and this roster.
While Irving will continue to rehab his torn ACL behind the scenes, Dallas will receive key contributions from D'Angelo Russell, whom the organization added in free agency. First-overall pick Cooper Flagg will also hold a major role in the Mavericks' attempt to regain their championship relevance.
Although fans in Dallas may never respect or cheer for Harrison again, they will continue to support their team and Davis. With a full offseason to recover and adapt to the area, Davis will be ready to embark on new challenges with the Mavericks.
In 51 games last season with the Lakers and Mavericks, Davis averaged 24.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 51.6 percent from the floor. He was named an All-Star for the 10th time in his career.
