Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis facing possible season-ending surgery on hand | Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis may need to undergo season-ending surgery on his left hand after being injured during Thursday night’s game against the Utah Jazz, ESPN reported Friday.

Davis reportedly underwent an MRI on Friday which revealed ligament damage in his hand. Davis would seek a second opinion to see if surgery is necessary.

ESPN reported that Davis would miss at least six weeks if surgery was avoided.

Davis was injured with 2:52 remaining in the 116-114 loss while defending Utah star Lauri Markkanen on a drive to the basket. Davis was clearly in pain after the play and left the game with 2:08 left after holding his hand and unable to defend Markkanen’s next basket.

The timing of the injury could affect Dallas’ business plans. The club reportedly planned to acquire Davis before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Davis hasn’t even been with the Mavericks for a year. He participated in the controversial and disastrous deal in which star Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Davis, who turns 33 in March, is making $54.1 million this season. He is set to make $58.5 million next season and has a $62.8 million player option in 2027-28.

Davis has only played in 29 games for the Mavericks – nine last season and 20 this season.

He is averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots this season. He is a 10-time All-Star.