The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) are set to play the Memphis Grizzlies (3-6) on Friday night in an NBA Cup matchup. Both teams have struggled early in the season.The tension between Ja Morant and the Grizzlies' coaching staff has led to trade rumors, while the Mavs have been hit hard by the injury bug. Speaking of injuries, is Anthony Davis playing tonight vs. the Grizzlies?
AD has missed three consecutive games due to a left calf strain. The Mavericks have continued to call Davis day-to-day, suggesting a return could be near. Uncertainty still surrounds the situation, however.
Here's everything we know about Anthony Davis' injury status heading into Friday night's game.
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Anthony Davis' injury status vs. Grizzlies
Davis is currently listed as doubtful on the NBA injury report. He has been consistently listed as out on the initial injury reports before the past three games, so his upgrade to doubtful is promising.
Davis' injury history is something the Mavericks will carefully consider. Dallas is going to proceed with extreme caution before having AD return to the floor.
There is no question that the Mavs need him, though. The team has struggled even with AD, but they have looked lost at times without him.
When it comes to the question of if Anthony Davis is playing tonight, the answer is probably not.
Mavericks' injury report
The Mavs have four players listed on Friday's injury report.
- Anthony Davis (left calf strain): Doubtful
- Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery): Out
- Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain): Out
- Dante Exum (right knee injury management): Out
Grizzlies' injury report
The Grizzlies also have four players listed on the injury report.
- Brandon Clarke (right knee surgery recovery): Out
- Zach Edey (left ankle surgery recovery): Out
- Ty Jerome (right calf strain): Out
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (left great toe surgery recovery): Out
