Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery on his injured left hand, a significant reversal from earlier reports. The team announced he is expected to heal in approximately six weeks. Ligament damage was initially feared, which would have sidelined him for several months. Despite the positive news, sources indicate he could still miss up to eight weeks.

This injury update arrives as the Mavericks navigate a crucial period leading up to the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The team has reportedly held renewed trade discussions regarding Davis with multiple interested teams, and those conversations are ongoing. Dallas is currently 10-10 with Davis in the lineup and a concerning 5-15 without him this season.

Davis, 32, injured his hand defending Utah’s Lauri Markkanen last Thursday. He has been limited to just 29 games since arriving in Dallas from Los Angeles in the Luka Doncic trade. The Mavericks are prioritizing their long-term outlook around Rookie of the Year candidate Cooper Flagg. Davis is averaging 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds in 20 games this season.