Anthony Davis's Season Hangs in the Balance Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis has suffered a significant injury to his left hand, which could require surgery and sideline him for several months. The injury occurred during Thursday's road loss to the Utah Jazz when Davis was defending Lauri Markkanen. According to sources, Davis will seek second opinions to determine whether surgery is necessary. If a nonsurgical approach is chosen, he is expected to miss at least six weeks. The Mavs have been aggressively exploring trade options for Davis, who is due $58.5 million next season and has a player option for $62.8 million in 2027-28. This latest setback comes after a series of injuries that have limited Davis to just 29 games and a couple of play-in appearances since joining the Mavericks in February 2025. Despite averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in 20 games this season, Davis's durability issues have complicated his trade market. The February 5 trade deadline looms, and the Mavs will need to decide whether to move Davis or try to nurse him through the remainder of the season.