Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Skidding Mavericks Weigh Davis’ Availability as Flagg’s Surge Meets Portland

Trade chatter around Davis adds urgency to his health evaluation.

Overview

  • Dallas has dropped four of five and is below .500 after a 113-107 loss in Sacramento that included 21 turnovers.
  • Anthony Davis is listed as questionable with adductor soreness for Monday’s game in Portland after sitting out the last contest.
  • Multiple teams have reportedly shown interest in Davis ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, including the Pistons, Bulls, Hawks and possibly the Warriors.
  • Rookie Cooper Flagg’s offense is trending up, highlighted by a 9-of-14 stretch from three over his past four games and a 23-point effort against the Kings.
  • Portland expects to be without Jerami Grant again; tipoff is 9:30 p.m. CDT on NBC and Peacock, and Dallas has won 15 of the past 18 meetings.