Anthony Davis Avoids Surgery, Sidelined Six Weeks; Mavs Renew Trade Talks

Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery for torn ligaments in his left hand, a second opinion confirmed, superseding earlier reports. He is expected to be re-evaluated in six weeks, potentially returning by early March, which sidelines him past the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Despite the injury, Dallas is actively renewing trade talks for Davis, who has had a turbulent, injury-plagued tenure since joining the team last February. He averaged 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds when healthy this season.