Overview
- Davis left the Christmas Day loss at Golden State in the second quarter after deflecting a Stephen Curry pass and was ruled out at halftime with right groin spasms.
- ESPN's Shams Charania reported a minor groin strain with an expectation that Davis will miss a few games, and the team is proceeding with caution.
- Jason Kidd said he had no new update after the game, as trainers treated Davis' right leg and the decision to sit him was described on the broadcast as out of caution.
- The Mavericks are 8-8 with Davis and 4-12 without him this season; he has averaged about 20.5 points and 10.9 rebounds in 16 appearances.
- Reporting has labeled Davis a significant trade target ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, with teams such as Atlanta, Toronto and Detroit mentioned by media, though health and contract factors weigh on his market.