Doncic Has Wrist Injury, Out At Least One Week
2024/11/doncic-has-wrist-injury-out-at-least-one-week.html10:06am: Doncic underwent an MRI which revealed a right wrist sprain, the team's PR department tweets.
Southwest Notes: Wembanyama, Doncic, McCollum, Missi
2024/11/southwest-notes-wembanyama-doncic-mccollum-missi.htmlMavericks star guard Luka Doncic is listed as questionable to play against the Pelicans on Tuesday due to a right knee contusion, Grant Afseth of the Dallas Hoops Journal tweets.
Northwest Notes: Filipowski, George, Collier, D. Jones, Doncic, Vezenkov, Blazers
2024/11/northwest-notes-filipowski-george-collier-d-jones-doncic-vezenkov-trail-blazers.htmlThe Nuggets were close to trading up for Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft, former Denver Post writer Mike Singer said on Brian Windhorst's Hoop Collective podcast (hat tip to RealGM).
Southwest Notes: Antetokounmpo, V. Williams, Bane, Edey, Doncic, Pelicans
2024/11/southwest-notes-antetokounmpo-v-williams-bane-edey-doncic-pelicans.htmlMavericks superstar Luka Doncic continues to be listed as probable on the team's injury reports, but the type of injury he's dealing with in recent games has changed.
Northwest Notes: Jokic, Collins, Filipowski, Flagler
2024/11/northwest-notes-jokic-collins-filipowski-flagler.htmlJazz rookie Kyle Filipowski played well in his fourth career start on Thursday, registering 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting and holding his own when switched on Luka Doncic, Larsen writes.
And-Ones: Trade Possibilities, Contract Decisions, Bell, Johnson, Rookies
2024/11/and-ones-trade-possibilities-contract-decisions-bell-johnson-rookies.htmlEric Pincus of Bleacher Report breaks down every team's most pressing upcoming contract decision, including calls the Hawks, Mavericks and Magic must make on stars Trae Young, Luka Doncic and Paolo Banchero, respectively.
Magic Notes: Wagner, Depth, Black, Isaac
2024/11/magic-notes-wagner-depth-black-isaac.htmlAs Bianchi points out, Wagner is one of just seven players averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game, with the former Michigan forward joining stars Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic, James Harden and De'Aaron Fox in that company.
Texas Notes: Kidd, Mavs, Vassell, Wembanyama
2024/11/texas-notes-kidd-mavs-vassell-wembanyama.html"The fatigue of running Luka (Doncic) and Kai (Kyrie Irving) 40-something minutes because our bench stinks right now," Kidd said.
Central Notes: Walker, Turner, Cavs, Middleton, Jackson
2024/11/central-notes-walker-turner-cavs-middleton-jackson.htmlSome of his primary defensive assignments through that stretch included Luka Doncic, Brandon Ingram and Franz Wagner.
Tyrese Maxey Expected To Miss Two Weeks With Hamstring Issue
2024/11/tyrese-maxey-expected-to-miss-a-couple-weeks-with-hamstring-issue.htmlHe was leading the NBA in minutes per game (39.7) and was tied with Luka Doncic for the league lead in field goal attempts per contest at 23.6.
Texas Notes: Eason, Smith, Rockets, Thompson, Dinwiddie
2024/11/texas-notes-eason-smith-rockets-shooting-thompson-dinwiddie.htmlMavericks coach Jason Kidd wants Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to get the ball in Thompon's hands more often.
Mavericks Notes: Grimes, Hardy, Kleber, G League
2024/10/mavericks-notes-grimes-hardy-kleber-g-league.htmlThe Mavericks made Quentin Grimes a three-year offer prior to last Monday's deadline for rookie scale extensions, according to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein (Substack link), but the fourth-year wing opted to pass on it in the hopes that he can boost his stock this season by playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving for the defending Western Conference champions.
Cavaliers Notes: Bickerstaff, Allen, Mobley, G League Draft
2024/10/cavaliers-notes-bickerstaff-allen-mobley-g-league-draft.htmlAfter his dismissal, Bickerstaff appeared on a radio show and praised Luka Doncic for staying on the court despite injuries.
Southwest Notes: Zion, Pelicans, Kidd, Klay, Grizzlies
2024/10/southwest-notes-zion-pelicans-kidd-klay-grizzlies.htmlMany people within the Mavericks organization believe head coach Jason Kidd is "uniquely suited" to maximize the contributions of star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, ESPN's Tim MacMahon writes.
Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Paul, Sochan, Castle
2024/10/spurs-notes-wembanyama-paul-sochan-castle.htmlPopovich was happy with the competitive fire shown by lottery pick Stephon Castle, whose first NBA action included time guarding Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, per Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News.
Southeast Notes: J. Johnson, Suggs, Ball, Mann, Okongwu, Banchero, Miller
2024/10/southeast-notes-j-johnson-suggs-ball-mann-okongwu-banchero-miller.htmlBanchero talks about growing up in Seattle, the adjustment to Orlando, the playoff series with Cleveland, advice from Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic and a few other topics.
Mavericks Notes: Thompson, Doncic, Gafford, Lively, Hardy
2024/10/mavericks-notes-thompson-doncic-gafford-lively-hardy.htmlLast night marked the first time Thompson has played alongside Luka Doncic, who missed the entire preseason due to a left calf contusion.
Mavericks Exercise 2025/26 Options On Lively, Prosper
2024/10/mavericks-exercise-team-options-on-lively-prosper.htmlBoth Gafford and Lively are athletic, rim-rolling big men with high motors who became easy lob partners for All-Star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
And-Ones: International Players, Salaries, Petrusev, 2025 RFAs
2024/10/and-ones-international-players-salaries-petrusev-2025-rfas.htmlSlovenian-born guard Luka Doncic is a five-time All-NBA First Teamer, while three-time All-Star center Domantas Sabonis is Lithuanian.
Community Shootaround: 2024/25 NBA Predictions
2024/10/community-shootaround-2024-25-nba-predictions.htmlIn terms of award races, will voter fatigue work against three-time Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic and four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert? If so, it could open the door for a first-time winner for each award, with Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander among the top MVP candidates and Victor Wembanyama considered the frontrunner for DPOY.
Contract, Roster Deadlines Loom For NBA Teams
2024/10/contract-roster-deadlines-loom-for-nba-teams-5.htmlIt also includes Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander, who have already met the performance criteria for super-max deals but won't have enough years of service to sign them until after the 2024/25 season.
Veteran Extension Candidates To Watch Before, During Season
2024/10/veteran-extension-candidates-to-watch-before-during-season.htmlA pair of All-NBA guards, Luka Doncic of the Mavericks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder, met the super-max performance criteria this spring, but they each have just six years of NBA service under their belts.
Southwest Notes: Doncic, Spurs, Kennard, Rockets, Ingram, Zion
2024/10/southwest-notes-doncic-spurs-kennard-rockets-ingram-zion.htmlMavericks star Luka Doncic likely won't play in the team's preseason finale vs.
Southwest Notes: Popovich, Lawson, Murphy, Morant, Jackson Jr.
2024/10/southwest-notes-popovich-lawson-murphy-morant-jackson-jr.htmlLawson said he's benefited significantly in Mavericks training camp, working alongside stars Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, he told Grant Afseth of Sportskeeda.com.
Texas Notes: Thompson, Hardy, Collins, Johnson
2024/10/texas-notes-thompson-hardy-collins-johnson.htmlThe fact that he has joined a Mavericks team with two stars in Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic adds to that motivation.