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Jeff Teague Pushes Back on Anthony Davis' 82-Game Prediction

Jeff Teague Pushes Back on Anthony Davis' 82-Game Prediction

Summary

Anthony Davis will start playing for the Washington Wizards this NBA season after a trade and recovering from a hand injury. Davis said he plans to play all 82 games for the first time in his career, but former player Jeff Teague doubts he will reach that number.

Key Facts

  • Anthony Davis joined the Washington Wizards in the middle of the 2025-26 season through a trade with the Dallas Mavericks.
  • Davis missed games due to a hand injury and has had many injury problems during his NBA career.
  • He has played more than 70 games in a season only three times in 14 seasons.
  • His highest number of games played was 76 in the 2023-24 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Davis predicts he will play all 82 games for the Wizards this season.
  • Jeff Teague, a retired NBA player, disagrees and believes Davis will play less than 70 games.
  • If healthy, Davis thinks the Wizards can win at least 40 games, improving from last year's 17-65 record.
  • The Wizards also have star player Trae Young and top draft pick AJ Dybantsa on their team.
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