"DALLAS -- Mavericks power forward/center Anthony Davis will be sidelined for at least seven to 10 more days while he recovers from his left calf strain, the team announced Sunday evening. Davis will miss his ninth straight game Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The latest timetable was determined after Davis was re-evaluated over the weekend. "He wants to be out there to help us," Mavs coach Jason Kidd said. "But this gives him seven to 10 days to get better or to get stronger. Hopefully, in seven to 10 days, he's back on the floor.""
"In doing so, Dumont sided with Mavs director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough's urging to take a cautious approach over the clearance from Davis' personal medical staff, which was added to the team's payroll this season. One major concern is that Davis could rupture his Achilles tendon if he rushes back before the calf strain is fully recovered, as Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton did during the NBA Finals."
Anthony Davis will miss at least seven to 10 more days while recovering from a left calf strain and will miss his ninth straight game against Portland. The timetable followed a weekend re-evaluation, with coach Jason Kidd saying the extra days will help Davis get stronger. Mavs governor Patrick Dumont overruled Davis' initial target return and required medical metrics showing no risk of aggravation or catastrophic injury before approval. The team favored caution, led by director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough, because of concern about a possible Achilles rupture if Davis returns prematurely. Davis has played 14 games plus play-in outings.
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