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Pacific Notes: Vincent, Davis, Doncic, Green

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As Luka Doncic was leading the Mavericks to a comeback win at Sacramento Friday night, he was also taunting former Kings general manager Vlade Divac, who was seated at courtside, for not selecting him with the second pick in the 2018 draft (video link), according to a Eurohoops report.

Malik Monk To Miss Four-To-Six Weeks With MCL Sprain

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Monk was defending Luka Doncic on a drive to the basket when their legs got tangled up, and Doncic landed on Monk's right leg with much of his weight.

Kings’ Malik Monk Feared To Have Sprained MCL

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Monk suffered the injury after Mavericks guard Luka Doncic fell onto him after a drive.

Texas Notes: Smith, Whitmore, Sochan, Doncic

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According to The Athletic's Tim Cato, All-Star guard Luka Doncic has embraced a more deferential game.

Western Notes: LeBron, Vincent, Daniels, Gobert, Kyrie

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Marc Stein explores why that's the case, writing at Substack that Irving has been willing to sacrifice, the Mavericks have built him a strong support system, and he and Luka Doncic have a genuine affinity for one another.

Texas Notes: Spurs, Luka, VanVleet, Thompson

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Mavericks All-Star guard Luka Doncic appears to be growing as a leader in Dallas, opines Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com.

Southeast Notes: Coulibaly, Rozier, Hawks Injuries, Fultz

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Coulibaly, 19, averaged 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks per game while often guarding opposing star players like Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the season wore on, Hughes writes.

Southwest Notes: Exum, Alvarado, Grizzlies, Rockets

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The Mavericks have been much better when Exum is on the court in 2023/24, Fischer writes, particularly when he's been paired with Luka Doncic.

Groups Announced For 2024 Paris Olympics

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The two qualifying tournaments in that group will be interesting to monitor as well, with a handful of star players…

Southwest Notes: Irving, Bane, Collins, Rockets

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"Unbelievable, man," Luka Doncic said.

Jalen Green, Jalen Brunson Named Players Of The Week

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According to the NBA (Twitter link), the other nominees in the West were Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Shai…

Western Notes: J. Green, Doncic, Warriors, Suns, Jazz

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The Mavericks did share some more positive injury news on Sunday, announcing that Luka Doncic will be available vs.

Community Shootaround: Potential Western Play-In Matchups

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If we assume the Pelicans and Kings hang onto their top-six spots, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Stephen Curry would have to secure their playoff berths via the play-in tournament, and two title hopefuls would end up headed home before the first round tips off.

Mavs Notes: Doncic, THJ, Gafford, Green

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MVP candidate Luka Doncic didn't travel to Oklahoma City with the Mavericks for Thursday's game against the Thunder, but head coach Jason Kidd shared a positive update on the superstar's left hamstring injury, writes Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News (subscription required).

Injury Notes: Mitchell, White, Luka, Green, Curry

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Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited Wednesday's victory over Golden State late in the fourth quarter and was later ruled out with left hamstring soreness, the team announced (via Twitter).

Southwest Notes: Whitmore, Zion, Williams, Luka, Sochan

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Before Grant Williams was dealt to the Hornets, he trash-talked Mavericks star Luka Doncic during practice.

DeMar DeRozan, Luka Doncic Named Players Of The Week

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Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter).

Southwest Notes: Sengun, Udoka, Rockets, Doncic, Pelicans

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In leading the Mavericks to a win over Miami on Thursday, Luka Doncic helped the team snap a three-game losing streak and became the first player in NBA history to record 35-point triple-doubles in four straight contests.

And-Ones: Maluach, 2024 Draft, Abu Dhabi, 40K-Point Club

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Will any active NBA player join LeBron James in the 40,000-point club? Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press explores that question, suggesting that the only current players with career scoring averages higher than LeBron's - Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, and Luka Doncic - are long shots, given the durability and longevity required.

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