Sources: Anthony Davis forgoes surgery; reevaluated in 6 weeks
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Key Points:
- Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery on his injured left hand after a second opinion from specialist Dr. Steven Shin, but he will be reevaluated in six weeks.
- Despite avoiding surgery, Davis could still miss eight or more weeks due to the ligament damage sustained in his hand.
- The Mavericks are engaged in ongoing trade talks involving Davis as the February 5 trade deadline approaches.
- Davis injured his hand defending Utah’s Lauri Markkanen and has been limited to 29 regular-season games since joining Dallas in a trade for Luka Doncic in early 2025.
- With Davis in the lineup, the Mavericks hold a 10-10 record, compared to 5-15 without him, and
