Anthony Davis Injury Update: Is AD Playing Tonight?

The Washington Wizards fell 120-105 against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday in the first leg of a home-and-home series between the two teams. In the contest, Wizards PF Anthony Davis suffered a right ankle sprain in the opening quarter.

The Wizards hit the road to take on the Hawks on Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m. ET. Will the star big man be in the lineup on Friday night?

Below, we’ll analyze the latest Anthony Davis injury update, his recent practice status, and how his injury might impact fantasy basketball and Wizards projections on PrizePicks.

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Anthony Davis Injury Update: Will Davis Play Friday vs. Hawks?

Davis tweaked his right ankle in the opening frame against the Hawks but played through the injury. He finished the Wednesday contest with 26 points on 12-of-19 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds in the loss.

The 10-time All-Star is listed as questionable for Friday’s game, per the NBA’s official injury report. Davis has appeared in all eight games for the Wizards this season. 

The Dallas Mavericks traded Davis to the Wizards in February, but he didn’t make his Wizards debut until this season due to a hand injury. He's averaged 23.4 PPG and 9.3 RPG with Washington to begin the 2026-27 campaign. 

If Davis misses Friday’s game, we’ll explore what his potential absence means for Wizards player picks on PrizePicks. 

Wizards Players to Target on PrizePicks vs. Hawks If Davis Is Out

The Wizards have landed in the win column in two of their last three games, and a lot of that success can be attributed to Davis’ production. Davis has averaged 26.0 PPG on 60.4% shooting to go along with 10.7 RPG during that span.

After spending five seasons and change with the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis spent the past two campaigns with the Mavericks, landing in Dallas in the infamous Luka Doncic trade. Davis has posted nightly averages of 24.0 PPG, 10.7 RPG, and 1.3 BPG across 15 NBA seasons.

After scoring fewer than 20 points in three of his first five games this year, Davis has really turned it on lately, netting 25+ points in each of his last three contests.

If Davis doesn’t suit up on Friday, that could lead to increased usage for PG Trae Young, SF AJ Dybantsa, and C Alex Sarr. It might even give them an interior advantage.

The Wizards have actually enjoyed a +9.1 net rating when Sarr is on the floor without Davis, according to databallr. Meanwhile, Washington’s true shooting percentage increases by 11.0% when Dybantsa is on the court without Davis. 

Here are some of the top Wizards players to consider for Friday, along with their best projections on PrizePicks.

• Trae Young vs. Hawks: 20.5 Points | 29.5 Pts + Asts | 1.5 3-PT Made (Goblin)
• AJ Dybantsa vs. Hawks: 19.5 Points | 26.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts | 5.5 Rebs
• Alex Sarr vs. Hawks: 12.5 Points | 7 Rebs

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Anthony Davis has yet to miss a game this season but is now dealing with a sprained ankle. As a result, his status is uncertain for Friday’s contest against the Hawks. Regardless of whether he suits up, PrizePicks has plenty of NBA picks available for you ahead of tonight's hoops slate.

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