Luka Doncic Out At Least One Week Due to Injury

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be sidelined for at least a week due to a right wrist strain sustained during the team's recent victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. His injury comes as a significant setback for the Mavericks, who are currently struggling in the Western Conference and will miss Doncic during a crucial three-game road trip. Doncic, who has been averaging 28.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.6 assists this season, will not participate in the upcoming NBA Cup game against the Denver Nuggets and a home game against the New York Knicks. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd will rely on Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson to lead the team in Doncic's absence, while also hoping for contributions from players like Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy. Doncic originally downplayed the severity of the injury, stating it was 'nothing serious' post-game, but the team’s evaluation revealed otherwise. The Mavericks will reassess Doncic's condition in a week, hoping for a swift recovery.