Is Anthony Davis Injured? Wizards Star Reveals Reason Behind Hand Scare
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Is Anthony Davis Injured? Wizards Star Reveals Reason Behind Hand Scare
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Getty
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Getty
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards celebrates against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Getty
Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis raised some concern after appearing to shake his hand during the closing moments of a game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Clips from the contest raised questions about a possible injury, especially given his recent history with hand problems.
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Davis addressed the moment after the game and offered a reassuring explanation.
Anthony Davis Explains What Happened to His Hand
GettyAnthony Davis Addresses Injury Scare After Wizards Loss to Hornets
Davis dismissed the concern when asked about the moment.
According toWizards reporter Greg Finberg, the veteran big man explained that his hand was simply feeling hot after his shooting performance.
"Oh no, I was hitting too many shots, and I was just shaking it out. It was kind of hot," Davis said, via Finberg.
His explanation suggests the movement was not a sign of a new injury
The concern was understandable given Davis' recent history. He missed significant time last season after suffering ligament damage in his left hand while playing for theDallas Mavericks.
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The injury delayed his debut for Washington after the February trade.
Davis finally returned to regular-season action in the Wizards' opener against Milwaukee on October 21. He delivered an impressive performance, recording 34 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in a 128-116 victory.
Davis Delivers Despite Wizards' Loss to Hornets
GettyAnthony Davis Explains Hand Scare After Video Raises Injury Questions Among Wizards Fans
The latest scare came after Washington's 110-103 loss to Charlotte.
Davis was one of the Wizards' best performers, finishing with 29 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 11-of-22 from the field.
His performance was a positive sign after quieter outings against Toronto and Chicago. Davis managed just nine points against the Raptors before scoring 19 in Washington's win over theBulls.
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The Wizards could have used more support against Charlotte. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 39 points, while Washington struggled to control the glass.
Charlotte grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, helping it maintain its advantage despite Washington's late push.
For now, Davis' postgame explanation offers reassurance that the hand movement was related toheatrather than an injury he chose to disclose.
His previous hand problem makes any unusual movement worth watching, but there is no confirmed new injury based on his comments.
