Overview
- The team said Davis will be out a minimum of seven to ten more days, and he missed his ninth straight game Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
- Governor Patrick Dumont backed team medical guidance over an earlier target return, with sources citing concern about a potential Achilles injury if he rushed back.
- Dallas’ injury report also listed Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum and Ryan Nembhard as out, while P.J. Washington was probable and rookie Cooper Flagg was available.
- Portland ruled out starting guard Jrue Holiday shortly before tipoff because of right calf soreness, leaving the Blazers without a true point guard.
- The update arrives during a rough start and front-office turnover for Dallas after the firing of GM Nico Harrison, with media noting increased trade speculation around Davis.