Doncic’s absence means there will be a chance for several other Mavericks players to receive an increased opportunity.

All-NBA guard Luka Doncic will miss at least a month due to the calf strain he sustained during a Dallas Mavericks loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dallas Mavericks star Point Guard Luka Doncic will be out for at least one month. Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain in Wednesday afternoon’s Christmas Day game,

Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) handles the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris (23) during the second quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks just lost the cornerstone of their organization, Luka Doncic, for at least a month with a calf strain. This would bring Doncic back into the equation roughly two weeks before the trade deadline at the earliest.

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson will have a lot asked of him with Luka Doncic out, and he is looking forward to taking the next step in his game soon.