Mavericks' Anthony Davis to miss extended time after hand injury

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The Mavericks could be without Anthony Davis for an extended stretch.

According to Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Davis has ligament damage in his left hand and is seeking a second opinion. Surgery remains a possibility, and if that route is taken, Davis could miss multiple months.

The injury occurred late in Thursday’s loss at Utah, when Davis appeared to hurt the hand while defending a drive. He initially stayed in the game but exited with just over two minutes remaining and did not return.

Davis, 32, has already dealt with durability concerns this season, and another lengthy absence would further complicate matters for the Mavericks, who are trying to evaluate their roster ahead of the February 5 trade deadline.

Before exiting Thursday, Davis finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Dallas has been cautious with his workload all season, and there’s no indication the team plans to rush him back, given the potential severity of the injury.