On October 17, it was reported that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić participated in his first practice in two weeks on Wednesday, although the timing of his return to play remains uncertain.
It is understood that Dončić is still unlikely to play in the Mavericks’ preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, when discussing Dončić’s participation in the team’s practice, said he looked “very, very good.” He is recovering from a left calf contusion and still needs rest. In the training video released by the Mavericks, it can be seen that Dončić not only participated in the team’s light training but also joined in the intrasquad scrimmage.
The 25-year-old Dončić led the league last season with an average of 33.9 points per game, along with career-highs of 9.8 assists and 9.2 rebounds. The five-time First Team All-NBA selection has averaged 28.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists in 400 career games.
The Dallas Mavericks will kick off their regular season at home against the San Antonio Spurs on October 25. Dončić, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson have yet to play together in a preseason game. The 34-year-old Thompson has already participated in several preseason games while dealing with back tightness. With the season approaching, time is running out for them to build chemistry.
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