Overview
- Testing confirmed ligament damage to Davis’ left hand suffered late against the Jazz while defending Lauri Markkanen, and he is seeking second opinions.
- If surgery is required he could miss months; without surgery he is expected to be out at least six weeks, likely overlapping the Feb. 5 deadline.
- The setback cools interest from teams that had checked in on him, including the Hawks, Raptors and Bucks, after Dallas set a price centered on draft capital.
- The Mavericks have been listening to offers but are not pressing to move him now, with interest in evaluating his fit alongside rookie Cooper Flagg.
- Durability and contract factors further complicate any deal, with more than $120 million owed over the next two seasons and a 2027–28 player option.