Sources: Mavs’ Davis has minor groin strain, out a few games

dallas mavericks star anthony davis He has a minor groin strain and is expected to miss a few games, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday.

Davis, an important trade target, will be evaluated daily. The Mavericks have taken a cautious approach this season, especially with Davis’ injuries, and will continue to do so.

The Mavs are officially listing Davis as questionable for Saturday’s road game Sacramento Kings Due to right adductor soreness.

Davis suffered the injury with 8:50 remaining in the second quarter for the Mavericks. 126-116 Christmas Day loss till Golden State WarriorsHe went up after attempting to sprint to catch a hit-ahead pass in transition and promptly fell limp to the bench, demanding replacement,

He was taken out at halftime due to right groin cramps.

The 32-year-old Davis has suffered multiple hamstring injuries since arriving in Dallas as the headliner in the controversial return in February. luka doncic Business.

Davis, who was recovering from an abdominal strain at the time of the trade, suffered a related adductor strain in his Dallas debut. That injury ruled him out for 18 matches. He missed 14 games early this season with a left calf strain.

The Mavericks are 8-8 with Davis in the lineup this season and 4-12 when he doesn’t play.