The Dallas Mavericks return to the hardwood on Friday night after more than a week off due to the All-Star break. That's given some Mavs time to recover from injuries, but will that look any different on the injury report?

P.J. Washington, who had been playing some of his best basketball before the break, is on the injury report with a right ankle sprain.

It’s been nearly two weeks since Anthony Davis suffered a left adductor strain in his first game with the Dallas Mavericks. There’s now a clearer idea of how long the Mavericks will be without their All-Star forward,

Currently, the Mavericks have essentially every single one of their big men injured, including their superstar Anthony Davis. The Dallas Mavericks listed Anthony Davis as out against the New Orleans Pelicans with a left adductor strain.

The Mavericks have taken a hit in their frontcourt with several key injuries, but there's been a positive update on P.J. Washington.

The injury report for the Dallas Mavericks (30-26) ahead of their matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans (13-42) currently includes seven players. The Pelicans also have seven injured players listed on the report.

Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Mavericks will be without their top three big men for the next seven games. The team has pivoted by playing small-ball lineups.

The Dallas Mavericks announced that Anthony Davis is "making good progress" in his recovery from a left adductor strain. Davis, who sustained the injury during his debut game with the Mavericks after a major trade involving Luka Doncic, is set to be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Get the latest on Mavericks star Anthony Davis as he makes strides in his recovery from injury. Full update available now.