Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will reportedly undergo surgery on his left hand to repair ligament damage and will miss several months, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Dallas no longer views Davis as a foundational piece, but rather as a movable asset whose value must be recaptured before the situation deteriorates further. If moved to a playoff contender, Davis’ recovery timeline could allow him to return during the postseason,

The Dallas Mavericks wanted to build a championship-winning team around Anthony Davis. But since he arrived in Texas, things have gone downhill.