Hawks Can’t Let Anthony Davis Trade Slip Through Their Fingers

His Offense Isn’t Declining, So It’ll Be Elevating

A 14-year NBA veteran, Davis holds career averages of 24.0 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. Though he’ll be turning 33 years old on March 11, age has not affected his numbers. Over the past three seasons, he’s averaging 24.1 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 34.2 minutes per game. Since 2020-21, he’s been averaging 24.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in 34.1 minutes per game.

In 2025-26, Davis has averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in 31.3 minutes per game. However, his downshift in scoring should be attributed to in-game injuries that brought down his averages. Let’s take a closer look.

The Injuries Behind The Downtick

• On Oct. 29, Davis played just six and a half minutes against the Indiana Pacers before exiting the game with a left calf strain. He scored four points on four field goal attempts.
• After a 14-game absence, Davis returned to the court on Nov. 28 against the Los Angeles Lakers, but with restricted playing time. In 28 minutes, he scored 12 points on 6-10 shooting from the field.
• A week later, Davis sustained a contact knee injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder, limiting him to 24 minutes. He finished the game with two points, and went an ugly 1-9 from the field.
• Next up, the groin strain Davis suffered on Christmas Day, leaving the Mavs’ matchup with the Golden State Warriors after 11 minutes. That game, he scored three points on 1-4 shooting.

Taking those four games out, Davis would be averaging (*ahem, drum roll, please*) 24.1 points per game this season.

That’s over +21.3 points higher than Christian Koloko‘s season average (2.8 points per game). It’s +19.2 points higher than Mo Gueye‘s season average (4.9 points per game). It’s +7.8 points higher than Okongwu’s season average (16.3 points per game). Last but not least, it’s +7.0 points higher than Porzingis’s season average (17.1 points per game). Suffice it to say, the difference between Davis’s scoring numbers and theirs speaks for itself.