Anthony Davis Injury: Updates on Pelicans Star's Hip, Thumb and Return

The New Orleans Pelicans announced big man Anthony Davis suffered injuries to his right hip and left thumb on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates.

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Davis Active vs. Magic

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Davis will play against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, per Daniel Sallerson of Pelicans.com.

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X-Rays on Davis Negative

Monday, Jan. 16

The Pelicans noted Davis was fouled on a drive and landed "hard on his back." The team added that X-rays were negative on the star big man.

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Pelicans Couldn't Afford to Lose Davis for Any Amount of Time

Ever since he entered the league, Davis' talent has rarely been in doubt. His durability, on the other hand, remains a question mark. The three-time All-Star never played more than 68 games in a season during his first four years in the league.

The Pelicans shut Davis down in March last season as a result of a torn labrum and a left knee injury.

The constant injury problems are a major concern for New Orleans. The franchise has rightly staked its future on the 23-year-old, but in order for Davis to truly become the Pelicans' cornerstone, he can't keep missing 15 to 20 games every season.

With the team already on the outside looking in at the Western Conference playoff race, Davis' long-term health should be the Pelicans' priority. 

However, Davis' quick return provides the team with a much-needed boost in a season that has been disappointing thus far.