Overview
- Davis exited the Christmas game at Golden State with right groin spasms after deflecting a Stephen Curry pass with 8:50 left in the second quarter and was ruled out at halftime.
- ESPN reported the diagnosis as a minor groin strain with an expectation he will miss a few games as Dallas exercises an abundance of caution.
- Head coach Jason Kidd offered no new details postgame, and Davis told reporters his leg tightened with a spasm but characterized the issue as not serious.
- The setback continues a pattern of soft‑tissue injuries for the 32-year-old, who already missed 14 straight games this season with a left calf strain; Dallas is 8-8 when he plays and 4-12 without him.
- League reporting still identifies Davis as a significant trade target before Feb. 5, though persistent injuries and a large contract have tempered market interest, with teams like the Raptors and Hawks linked and the Pistons mentioned as a possibility.