Anthony Davis Trade Rumors, Injury Timeline Updated by NBA Insider, Top Landing Spots

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will reportedly not require surgery on his injured hand after seeking a second opinion with a specialist and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Mavericks also confirmed the news:

Charania initially reported Davis was likely to undergo surgery on his left hand to repair ligament damage and would miss several months.

Charania added that the Mavs "have had renewed trade talks around Davis with multiple teams interested" ahead of the NBA trade deadline:

Davis later disputed recent rumors on social media:

Davis previously left the Mavericks' 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday due to a hand injury and did not return. He later underwent an MRI that revealed ligament damage.

The 10-time All-Star found himself in trade rumors prior to the injury, with the Mavericks reportedly listening to offers for him ahead of the 2026 deadline.

He's been linked to the Toronto Raptors, Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks, among other teams.

Davis in the midst of his first full season in Dallas after the team acquired him as part of the blockbuster swap that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in Feb. 2025.

His tenure with the Mavericks has been impacted by injuries, as he missed time earlier this season due to a left calf strain. Davis also played in just nine games with Dallas during the 2024-25 season while dealing with a left adductor strain as well as an eye injury.

Still, the 32-year-old made his presence felt on both ends of the court when healthy. Davis has averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals per game this season while shooting 50.6 percent from the field.