After missing the entire preseason with a calf injury, it sounds like Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić is ready to return to the court in Thursday's

Luka Doncic, with a towel draped over his shoulders, sat in a high chair to take questions Tuesday afternoon for the first time since Media Day on Sept. 30. After a swig of Gatorade, the Mavericks star spoke briefly about a calf contusion in his left leg that derailed his participation in the team’s four-game preseason schedule.

Doncic said the Mavericks’ early conversations have centered around setting the tone early in the season. “We’re not joking around,” Doncic said. “Like I said, we’ve worked hard. The new guys that

DALLAS –The Dallas Mavericks are focused on preparing for their 2024-25 regular season opener on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. However, Luka Doncic doesn’t mind looking back at the 2024 postseason despite losing in the NBA Finals,

Leading up to the start of the NBA season, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic made it clear how he feels about his injury and his chances of playing in the opener. A new NBA season is starting, bringing with it the hopes of several teams striving for the coveted championship ring.

In the event you were worried about Mavericks star Luka Doncic, don’t be. He told NBA reporters he’s “perfect” entering Thursday’s season-opener vs. the Spurs.

The Mavericks open their season on Thursday night in San Antonio against the Spurs, and while star guard Luka Doncic was initially questionable, his status to play has been upgraded. He will take the floor looking to build on what was an incredibly successful 2023-24 season,