Davis, the third overall pick in the 1999 draft, underwent an MRI on Monday after complaining of pain during the Hornets' weekend road trip.

Dr. Glenn Perry, Charlotte's team physician, said the chipped-off piece of cartilage is so small that it likely will be absorbed. If Davis continues to have pain, the knee will be re-examined, Perry said.

Davis -- David Wesley's backup at point guard -- was expected to rejoin the Hornets for practice Tuesday and play in Wednesday night's home game against Milwaukee.

Davis suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the 1998 NCAA Tournament, ending his freshman season at UCLA. He played 27 games for the Bruins last season.

The Hornets, already without Eldridge Recasner and Ricky Davis, have been hindered by injuries in their backcourt this season. They filled a roster spot Tuesday by signing Michael Hawkins, who was released in the preseason by the Detroit Pistons.

Hawkins played for the Sacramento Kings last season and averaged 1.5 points and 8.6 minutes in 24 games. During the 1996-97 season, he appeared in 29 games for the Boston Celtics.

On Monday, the Hornets waived undrafted rookie Jason Miskiri.