The Mavericks announced Thursday that an MRI revealed Doncic sustained a right wrist sprain during Tuesday's game versus the Pelicans and he 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 the contest and log 30 minutes of action, it appears the injury is more serious than initially expected. With Doncic sidelined for at least a week, Jaden Hardy, Quentin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence.
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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.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Good to go vs. Spurs
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Doncic (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Doncic was listed as probable due to a right knee injury, and he'll suit up and is expected to see his regular workload. Doncic has reached the 30-point mark in three of his last four games, averaging 20.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game in that stretch.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Likely to suit up Saturday
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Doncic (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Doncic is dealing with a lingering right knee contusion, though he was able to suit up in Thursday's loss to Utah, during which he posted 37 points (13-25 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and a steal across 38 minutes. The superstar should be able to play through the injury again, and he will get some more assistance with the Mavericks expected to welcome back Kyrie Irving (shoulder), who is off the injury report after missing Thursday's game.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: 37-point effort not enough Thursday
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Doncic finished with 37 points (13-25 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and a steal across 38 minutes in Thursday's 115-113 loss to the Jazz.
Doncic posted his second-best scoring mark of the campaign and his third game with at least 30 points in his last four appearances, but his efforts were not enough as the Mavericks came up short on the road. Doncic also sniffed a triple-double, and even if the Mavericks lose a few games, Doncic will remain extremely valuable in all formats going forward. He's scored at least 30 points in five of seven appearances this month.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Good to go Thursday
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Doncic (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Doncic will play through a right knee contusion Thursday, and he has yet to miss a game this season while dealing with a left groin strain and the knee issue. The superstar should handle more than his normal workload offensively with both Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and P.J. Washington (knee) ruled out. Through 11 regular-season outings, Doncic has averaged 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.5 steals across 37.9 minutes per game. However, he has shot only 41.9 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Gets probable tag for Thursday
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Doncic is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to a right knee contusion.
Doncic is a little banged up heading into Thursday's contest, but the 25-year-old superstar still appears on track to play. He has gotten off to a slow start relative to his usual standards to begin the 2024-25 campaign, as he's averaging 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.0 assists in 37.9 minutes while shooting 41.9 percent from the field through 11 appearances.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Will play Tuesday
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Doncic (groin) is active for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Doncic sustained a minor groin strain but will play versus Golden State. He will be joined by Dereck Lively (shoulder) and Maxi Kleber (hamstring), both of whom are making their respective returns following multi-game absences.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Expected to play Tuesday
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Doncic is probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a left groin strain.
Doncic is expected to continue playing through a minor groin strain. He's yet to miss a contest this season, averaging 28.3 points, 8.2 assists, 8.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 37.6 minutes per game through 10 appearances.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Sniffs triple-double in loss
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Doncic totaled 24 points (9-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 41 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 loss to the Nuggets.
Doncic finished just one rebound and one assist away from recording his first triple-double of 2024-25. The star guard has everyone so accustomed to filling the stat sheet regularly that it's a bit odd that he hasn't posted a triple-double yet 10 games into the regular season. It hasn't been for a lack of trying, however, as Doncic is averaging 29.4 points, 10.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game in five appearances this month.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Officially active Sunday
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Doncic (groin) will play during Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Doncic is dealing with a groin strain but will be able to play through it Sunday. Doncic has been as advertised of late, averaging 30.4 points, 8.8 assists, 7.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 37.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Expected to play Sunday
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Doncic (groin) is expected to play against the Nuggets on Sunday, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Doncic suffered a groin injury during the Mavericks' loss to the Suns on Friday. However, the issue doesn't appear to be serious enough to sideline him for Sunday's game. Through nine regular-season games, Doncic is averaging 28.8 points, 8.1 assists, 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 37.2 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Iffy for Sunday
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Doncic is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nuggets due to a left groin strain, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Doncic appears to have injured his groin against Phoenix and could miss his first game of the season Sunday. If the superstar guard is forced to sit out, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy and Quentin Grimes are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Massive stat line not enough Friday
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Doncic logged 30 points (11-25 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Friday's 114-113 loss to the Suns.
Doncic finished just three rebounds and three assists away from recording what would've been his first triple-double of the season. Doncic remains an elite producer regardless of fantasy format, but his efficiency is starting to become an issue. Through nine contests in 2024-25, he's shooting just 40.7 percent from the field and 34.1 percent from deep, with both figures being down compared to any of his previous five seasons.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Records 34/15 double-double
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Doncic notched 34 points (9-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 12-15 FT), seven rebounds, 15 assists and two steals in 42 minutes during Monday's 134-127 loss to the Pacers.
Although Doncic had some shooting issues inside the arc, he generated 12 points at the charity stripe to support his total. Monday marked Doncic's third double-double and the first line that featured double-digit assists instead of rebounds.
