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Mavericks Say Anthony Davis Won’t Need Hand Surgery, Re-Evaluation in Six Weeks

A second opinion set a six-week reevaluation window that extends past the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

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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 forego surgery on his left hand after consulting specialist Dr. Steven Shin, with the team expecting healing on a non-surgical path.
  • Davis suffered ligament damage to his left hand late in a Jan. 8 loss at Utah and is now slated to miss multiple weeks, with some reports noting up to eight or more.
  • The shift followed earlier reports projecting surgery and a months-long absence, which Davis publicly disputed on X by calling them "lies."
  • Trade discussions are ongoing, with ESPN’s Shams Charania identifying Atlanta and Toronto as foremost suitors as Dallas weighs options before the Feb. 5 deadline.
  • League evaluators note Davis’ market is constrained by his age, extensive injury history and large contract; he has played 20 games this season, averaging 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds.