Overview
- Davis sustained ligament damage in his left hand on Jan. 8 against Utah and is expected to miss at least six weeks pending a second opinion.
- Surgery remains a possibility, which reporting notes could extend his absence for months and push any return well past the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
- Kidd said the Mavericks will use a "next man up" approach and described patience as essential as the team navigates another major injury.
- The setback has cooled trade interest in Davis, with league chatter suggesting teams are unlikely to pursue a deal until the summer.
- Dallas is already shorthanded with Kyrie Irving out with an ACL injury, increasing reliance on rookie Cooper Flagg as roster and cap limits curb quick fixes.