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Is Luka Doncic playing vs. Bucks? Latest Mavericks injury update

DALLAS — Luka Doncic has been dealing with a calf injury during the NBA preseason. As a result, he has yet to play in any preseason games. With the Dallas Mavericks final preseason contest scheduled for Thursday night, will Doncic play?

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Bill Simmons Predicts Mavericks Win Total, Luka Doncic MVP

Podcaster Bill Simmons, on his show "The Bill Simmons Podcast," did his over/under predictions on wins for the 2024-25 NBA Season, and had a lot of positive things to say about the Dallas Mavericks and their chances in the Western Conference.

Luka Doncic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 17

Luka Doncic Named ESPN's Second-Best NBA Player

ESPN released their top 10 NBA players of the 2024-25 season on Thursday after releasing 100-11 on Tuesday and Wednesday. A few Dallas Mavericks had already been listed, with Klay Thompson at 71, Dereck Lively II at 53, and Kyrie Irving at 25.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

2024-25 NBA MVP Odds: Knicks Star Has Value

Jalen Brunson can no longer be ignored. He has emerged as an MVP candidate following an impressive second season with the New York Knicks. After a dominant playoff performance, Brunson has proved himself as one of the NBA’s top players.

New York Liberty: Luka Doncic’s Absolutely Stunned 3-Word Reaction To Sabrina Ionescu’s Heroics

Count Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic among those who couldn’t believe what New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu did late in Game 3 of the 2024

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / October 16

Luka Doncic joins Mavericks in first practice since Oct. 2

Luka Doncic participated in his first practice in two weeks on Wednesday, but the forward is unlikely to play when the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks meet in a preseason game on Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks News / FirstSportz / October 16

'A Klay away!' – Luka Doncic’s new teammate the missing piece of the championship puzzle, Mavericks GM says

As the new season approaches, the Dallas Mavericks believe they’ve found the missing piece for their title ambitions. The Dallas Mavericks did indeed acquire veteran shooting guard Klay Thompson this offseason.

Luka Doncic News / Total Apex Sports / October 16

Tracy McGrady Predicts Luka Doncic As 2025 NBA MVP

Tracy McGrady, also known as T-Mac, is best known for his 16-year NBA career as a shooting guard and small forward from 1997 to 2013. McGrady, 45, is a seven-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, and two-time NBA scoring champion.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

Marcus Smart Praised Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving

Memphis Grizzlies Point Guard Marcus Smart recently praised the Dallas Mavericks’ duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, both point guards for the Mavericks.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 15

Lou Williams: Jayson Tatum Is In Same Tier As Luka Doncic, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, And Nikola Jokic

Lou Williams believes Jayson Tatum is firmly in the upper echelon of NBA superstars, placing him alongside Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 15

3 Takeaways From Mavericks Preseason Loss to Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the LA Clippers 110-96 after a disappointing second half, falling to 0-3 for the preseason. They led for most of the first quarter before the Clippers kicked into gear, scoring 31 points in the second quarter.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / October 14

Luka Doncic's Injury Status for Clippers vs Mavericks

Anytime the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks face off, there's an extra level of excitement in the air, even if it's just preseason. Unfortunately, tonight's matchup between the two teams is going to miss some major names.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 14

Luka Doncic Had Anthony Edwards in Disbelief in Game 5 of WCF

In his early NBA career, Luka Doncic has already gained a reputation as a soul-snatcher. It started in the Phoenix Suns series in 2022 with the infamous "everybody act tough when they're up" quote before demolishing the reigning Western Conference champions in Game 7.

Dallas Mavericks News / Sneakers on SI / October 14

Luka Doncic's Basketball Shoes Drop in "Matador" Colorway

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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / October 14

Denver Nuggets: Why Shocking 2024 Trade Benefits Nikola Jokic’s Team

One of the most surprising developments in the 2024 NBA playoffs was the second-round ouster of the Denver Nuggets at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / October 13

Who Is The Better Scorer Between Luka Doncic And Kevin Durant: Comparing Their First 6 Seasons

Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant are two of the most dynamic scorers in NBA history, but how do their first six seasons stack up against each other? Doncic, having played 400 games since entering the league in 2018-19, quickly established himself as an elite offensive force.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Mavericks’ Luka Doncic takes step toward injury return

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held practice on Saturday ahead of their upcoming game in Los Angeles against the Clippers on Monday. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided injury updates on Luka Doncic and PJ Washington.

NBA News / FirstSportz / October 12

Watch: Luka Doncic’s new 7’5' teammate looks SCARY to deal with

The NBA preseason hasn’t been too kind to the Dallas Mavericks as they remain winless after two games, including a recent 107-102 loss to the Utah Jazz.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 2 – Luka Doncic

Nearing the end of our top 25 NBA player rankings, we arrive at Luka Doncic. The Dallas Mavericks superstar is an elite scorer with a unique style and all-around game.

NBA News / Action Network / October 10

NBA Elite 100: How close is Luka Doncic to supplanting Nikola Jokic?

The NBA Elite 100 was released on Wednesday, with Action Network NBA analysts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson breaking down their 100 most impactful players for the 2024-25 NBA season.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 10

A way-too-early look at the top five NBA MVP candidates

It's Nikola Jokic's world until further notice, but who else is in line to challenge him for NBA MVP this coming season?

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Survey tips Celtics as the third-biggest title favorites ever

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Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 8

NBA GMs Choose Luka Doncic As Best Point Guard In NBA

According to Yahoo Sports, many general managers chose Point Guard Luka Doncic as the best point guard in the NBA. These general managers reacted to key topics ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / October 8

NBA Great Explains Why Luka Doncic Plays "Like A Black Guy"

Allen Iverson was one of the most feared scorers during his NBA career. Few have duplicated his ability since his retirement in 2013. When Iverson made a recent appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O'Neal, he was asked an interesting question.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 2

Mavericks' Luka Doncic sidelined with calf contusion

According to the team, Doncic will be reevaluated in approximately one week.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / October 2

Luka Doncic Calf Injury Occurred In Weekend Workout Before Mavs Camp

The left calf contusion suffered by Mavericks star Luka Doncic took place over the weekend, before the team reported to Las Vegas for training camp, per NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23