Doncic (heel) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Clippers.
Doncic will miss his second consecutive contest due to a left heel contusion. However, the injury shouldn't be a long-term setback as the 25-year-old was able to go through on-court work during Friday's practice. With the superstar sidelined, Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes are candidates for increased roles.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Active during Friday's practice
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Coach Jason Kidd said Doncic (heel) did some on-court work during Friday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Doncic sat out of Thursday's loss to the Clippers due to a left heel contusion, though he is ramping up his workload ahead of Saturday's rematch against the Clippers. The superstar should be considered questionable at best for Saturday's game until the team provides an update Friday night. If Doncic remains sidelined, Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes are candidates for increased roles.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Won't play Thursday
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Doncic (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Doncic had missed back-to-back practices due to a bruised left heel, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. With Jaden Hardy (ankle) also out and Kyrie Irving (shoulder) questionable, more opportunities could be available for Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes and Jazian Gortman. Doncic's next chance to play will come Saturday in a rematch with the Clippers.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Misses another practice
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Doncic (heel) did not practice Wednesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
This was the second missed practice in a row for Doncic. Coach Jason Kidd said he will see how Doncic feels Thursday morning, but it sounds like he'll be questionable to face the Clippers. Kyrie Irving (shoulder), who also missed practice Tuesday, was back on the floor for Wednesday's session.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Sits out practice
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Doncic sat out Tuesday's practice with a left heel contusion, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
The injury is a minor issue that Doncic has been managing for a while, so his absence from practice may have been maintenance-related more than anything. His status for Thursday's game against the Clippers has yet to be determined, but an update should come Wednesday, when Dallas releases its next injury report.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Double-doubles in loss
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Doncic provided 16 points (5-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and four steals across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the Thunder.
The Thunder were able to effectively slow Doncic down, limiting him to 16 points -- he's been held to 16 or fewer points just three times this season. Doncic also turned the ball over a season-high six times in the defeat. He was red hot coming into Tuesday and is still averaging 28.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 3.4 steals and 4.0 three-pointers over his last five outings.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Posts second-straight triple-double
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Doncic supplied 30 points (9-20 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, 11 assists and four steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 125-118 win over the Raptors.
Doncic registered his first triple-double of the season Thursday against the Wizards, and he followed that up with another elite performance Saturday. The superstar guard connected on a season-high six triples and logged at least two steals for a fourth straight game. Since returning from a five-game absence due to a sprained right wrist, Doncic has averaged 31.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 9.5 assists and 3.3 steals over 36.5 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: First triple-double of season
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Doncic closed Thursday's 137-101 victory over the Wizards with 21 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes.
After Doncic racked up a whopping 21 triple-doubles a year ago, it wasn't until his 17th appearance that he recorded his first of the 2024-25 season. He also posted his fifth straight game with at least a trio of three-pointers and two steals. Across his last 12 games, Doncic is averaging a superb 29.3 points, 8.7 assists, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 3.6 three-pointers in 36.3 minutes per contest. The superstar guard will get another soft matchup Saturday against Toronto, a club that sits 23rd in the league in defensive efficiency rating (115.3).
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Stuffs stat sheet in victory
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Doncic posted 37 points (11-22 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 10-16 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block across 40 minutes in Tuesday's 121-116 win over Memphis.
Doncic stuffed the stat sheet while racking up his eighth 30-plus-point outing across 16 regular-season appearances. On the defensive end, the superstar tied his season-high mark in steals. Doncic has struggled with efficiency from three-point range this year, though his five triples on Tuesday tied his season-high mark during his most productive outing from beyond the arc thus far. Since returning from a five-game absence due to a right wrist sprain, the 25-year-old has put up two monster stat lines, accumulating 73 points, 19 rebounds, 17 assists, seven steals and a block across 76 total minutes.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Delivers full line in return
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Doncic (wrist) compiled 36 points (15-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 assists, seven rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes Sunday in the Mavericks' 137-131 win over the Trail Blazers.
Dallas was without five rotation players Sunday, but Doncic's return from a five-game absence due to a right wrist sprain helped compensate for the lack of depth. With backcourt running mate Kyrie Irving (shoulder) among the players who were sidelined, Quentin Grimes (28 points) and Spencer Dinwiddie (20 points) saw increased involvement, but the offense ran through Doncic, who immediately resumed producing at an elite level. For the season, Doncic has still noticed an overall downturn in efficiency from the field (44.9 percent) and three-point range (32.9 percent), which has played a part in his scoring average dropping from 33.9 points per game to 28.6. His strong shooting performance Sunday at least offers hope that he won't be compromised by his wrist moving forward.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Back in action Sunday
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Doncic (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against Portland.
Doncic will suit up after a five-game absence due to a sprained right wrist. The superstar will be tasked with leading a Mavericks squad that's without several starters, including Kyrie Irving (shoulder), Klay Thompson (foot), Dereck Lively (knee) and Naji Marshall (illness). In his last five outings, Doncic has averaged 26.8 points, 7.0 assists, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals while shooting 49.5 percent from the field across 35.6 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Iffy Sunday
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Doncic (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Doncic is in jeopardy of missing his sixth consecutive game due to a sprained right wrist. The superstar returned to practice earlier in the week, and the questionable tag suggests he is nearing a return to game action. If Doncic is unable to suit up, Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy should see an uptick in playing time, especially if Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is sidelined as well.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Returns to practice Friday
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Doncic (wrist) has returned to practice ahead of Saturday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Doncic has missed the Mavericks' last four games due to a sprained right wrist, though his return to practice bodes well for his potential comeback against Utah. The superstar's status should be updated Friday, though he'll likely be considered questionable at best for Saturday. If Doncic remains sidelined, Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy should continue seeing an uptick in playing time.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Suffers wrist injury
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The Mavericks announced Thursday that an MRI revealed Doncic sustained a right wrist sprain in Tuesday's 132-91 win over Pelicans and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Doncic began feeling pain in his wrist during the first quarter of Tuesday's game, per Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com. While the superstar guard was able to finish out the contest and logged 30 minutes, his injury was apparently more serious than initially expected. With Doncic sidelined for at least a week, Kyrie Irving will likely see more time on the ball, Spencer Dinwiddie could re-enter the rotation, and Jaden Hardy and Quentin Grimes could both take on increased minutes.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Leads all scorers in return
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Doncic logged 26 points (10-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 132-91 victory over the Pelicans.
Doncic returned from a one-game absence, dropping a game-high 26 points. With the Mavericks taking control of this one early, the coaching staff was able to put Doncic on ice down the stretch. His 30 minutes marked his second-lowest total in a game so far this season.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Gets green light Tuesday
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Doncic (knee) is listed as available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Doncic will give it a go after missing Sunday's win over the Thunder due to a lingering right knee contusion. The superstar has averaged 27.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.6 steals across 38.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Goes through shootaround
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Doncic (knee) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Doncic is currently listed as questionable to face the Pelicans on Tuesday, but his availability at the morning session is a good sign. He was unable to play Sunday against the Thunder after admitting that he's been playing through a lingering knee issue. If he doesn't get the green light for Tuesday, Quentin Grimes could possibly draw another start.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Iffy for Tuesday
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Doncic (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Doncic admitted after Saturday's win over the shorthanded Spurs that he's been less than 100 percent over the last week, so it wasn't surprising to see him get the night off during Sunday's game against the Thunder, which the Mavericks surprisingly won. That was Doncic's first absence of the season, and if the MVP candidate remains sidelined Tuesday, Quentin Grimes would likely draw another start.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Won't play Sunday
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Doncic has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to a right knee contusion.
Doncic admitted after Saturday's win over the short-handed Spurs that he's been less than 100 percent over the last week, so it's not surprising to see him get a game off during the second night of a back-to-back set. Doncic's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus New Orleans. In Doncic's absence, Quentin Grimes, Jaden Hardy and Spencer Dinwiddie are candidates for increased usage.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Subpar stat line Saturday
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Doncic posted 16 points (6-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 110-93 victory over the Spurs.
Although a 16-point, six-rebound, six-assist line is impressive for some players, it's a low-level performance for a player of Doncic's caliber. The 16-point effort was his second-lowest mark of the 2024-25 campaign, but considering that Doncic has scored at least 30 points in three of his last five outings, he should have the chance to bounce back when the Mavs take on the Thunder on Sunday. That promises to be a tougher matchup for Doncic due to the quality OKC has on the defensive end of the court.
