Anthony Davis Injury: Updates on Pelicans Star's Quad and Return

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis has been out since Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of a right quad contusion. However, it appears he is close to returning.

Continue for updates.

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Latest on Davis' Playing Status

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Davis said he expects to play Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder after participating in practice Tuesday, per Jason Verrier of ESPN.com.

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Davis Irreplaceable for Pelicans

Terrence Jones stepped in for Davis on Monday and had a career night, scoring 36 points and 11 rebounds in a win against the Cavaliers. However, Davis is a superstar talent and irreplaceable for the Pelicans.

Davis has been much healthier this season than he was in 2015-16, when he missed 21 games due mostly to a knee injury that required surgery near the end of the season.

There have been no lingering effects from those knee problems so far this season for Davis. He ranks fourth in the NBA in scoring (28.6), seventh in rebounding (12.0) and 14th in Basketball-Reference.com win shares (6.3).

Davis has missed time this season for some minor physical ailments, but he remains the Pelicans' rock in the lineup. He's also the only player in the lineup opposing teams have to prepare for, though Jrue Holiday is a solid No. 2 option.

With Davis on the sidelines, head coach Alvin Gentry will make due with Jones, who has proved to be a more than capable replacement.