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Mavericks Say Anthony Davis Won’t Have Hand Surgery, Targeting Six-Week Recovery

The update followed Davis’s social media pushback to reports of a months-long absence, reshaping Dallas’ options before the Feb. 5 deadline.

Jan 6, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images/File Photo
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 08: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks holds his left hand as he reacts to pain after injuring it against Lauri Markkanen during the second half of their game at the Delta Center on January 8, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Dallas announced Davis will forgo surgery on his left hand and is expected to heal in roughly six weeks after consulting his physician.
  • The team update contradicts earlier reports that surgery was likely and a multi-month absence expected, which Davis publicly labeled as “lies.”
  • Davis injured the hand late against Utah while defending Lauri Markkanen, with an MRI showing ligament damage as he sought multiple opinions.
  • Reporting says the Mavericks have renewed trade discussions with multiple teams, with some suitors weighing a potential playoff return if they acquire him.
  • Davis, 32, has played 29 games for Dallas since the 2025 trade, is averaging 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds this season, and carries a large multi-year contract that complicates his market.