Overview

• Marc Stein reported Davis may be three to four weeks from resuming work, casting doubt on his participation in late-September camp and the Oct. 22 opener.
• Davis played nine games for Dallas last season after a left adductor strain, with the team going 6–3 and him logging a triple-double that included seven blocks.
• Kyrie Irving is expected to be sidelined until at least January with an ACL tear, heightening the importance of Davis’ availability early in the season.
• Dallas acquired Davis in the trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers, installing him as the franchise centerpiece.
• Analyst projections cited by The Sporting News expect elite production if he stays healthy and point to an intriguing pairing with No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.