The Dallas Mavericks cannot seem to catch a break despite how brilliant rookie Cooper Flagg has performed during his debut NBA season.
In fact, the Western Conference team was just dealt a massive blow pertaining to star big man Anthony Davis as the NBA trade deadline nears in February.
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ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that Anthony Davis could miss months after undergoing surgery for his injured left hand. The Mavericks superstar suffered ligament damage that has kept him out since Jan. 8 when the Mavericks played the Utah Jazz.
Breaking: Dallas Mavericks' Anthony Davis is likely to undergo surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand and miss several months, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
The Mavs are having renewed Davis trade talks with multiple interested teams, sources said. If moved to a… pic.twitter.com/gcAcs5vcNX
— ESPN (@espn) January 13, 2026
This season, Davis has still performed at an All-Star level when he’s managed to stay on the court alongside Cooper Flagg. The former Los Angeles Lakers talent has played limited minutes though after joining Dallas from LA in the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade in 2025.
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However, the Mavericks sit 12th place in the Western Conference and it’s been a struggle to stay competitive with so many talented teams out west. The injury update also makes it significantly harder for Dallas to trade Anthony Davis before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
Several teams have expressed interest in the 10-time NBA All-Star, but his unavailability could make it challenging to get a deal done in just a few weeks.
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