Mavericks' Anthony Davis out at least two more weeks

This is the first formal timeline Dallas has provided on Davis since he suffered the injury on Feb. 8 against Houston. It was his first game in a Mavs uniform following the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

Reporting at the time indicated that Davis was expected to miss multiple weeks with the injury, with Marc Stein later reporting that there was hope that surgery could be avoided.

Head coach Jason Kidd told reporters Thursday that Davis and fellow big men Daniel Gafford (Grade 3 MCL Sprain) and Dereck Lively II (ankle fracture) will all be reevaluated on March 6. Reports have indicated that Gafford, who was injured on Feb. 10, and Lively, who is now out of a walking boot, are expected to miss additional time beyond March 6.

On a more positive note, starting forward P.J. Washington, who sprained his right ankle on Feb. 8 and missed the final three games before the All-Star break, was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. He will be questionable for Friday’s contest vs. New Orleans.

Backup center Dwight Powell, who has been out of action since Jan. 17 due to a right hip strain, went through the non-contact portions of Thursday’s practice. He’s doubtful for Friday’s game, but Kidd said both players are "trending in the right direction," tweets Christian Clark of The Athletic.

Despite the litany of frontcourt injuries, the Mavs entered the break having won four of their past five games. They’ll also have journeyman center Moses Brown active on Friday against the Pelicans — he went through Thursday’s practice after his 10-day contract became official.