Jason Kidd Speaks on Luka Doncic Knee Injury

The Mavericks head coach discussed the star guard's ailment.

Keenan Womack | Nov 17, 2024

Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd with guard Luka Doncic (77) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd spoke to the media before Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder about Luka Doncic's knee injury, which is keeping him out of Sunday's contest. It will be the first game the star guard has missed since the preseason, and naturally, there is concern about when he will return.

"I think it pertains to his right knee contusion, so we'll see how he feels tomorrow, and hopefully, he can go on Tuesday," said Kidd of Doncic's condition. Dallas' leading scorer and assist man has averaged 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.8 assists this season.

The Thunder sit first in the Western Conference at 11-2, and the Mavericks would've liked to have Doncic healthy for this game.

Dallas plays against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, a team that is down several starters. Hopefully for Dallas, Doncic is able to play as they attempt to get back on track after starting the season just 6-7 with a tough game coming up tonight.

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Published Nov 17, 2024

KEENAN WOMACK

Keenan Womack is a sportswriter native to Dallas, Texas, who has spent the last 12 years in Austin, the home of his alma mater, the University of Texas. Keenan has covered sports for SB Nation, Bleacher Report, Rivals/Orangebloods, a host of his own sites and now, Fan Nation. Focusing on basketball, Keenan was on the beat for the Longhorns hoops team for the last two-and-a-half years before moving on to pursue other opportunities. He is married and lives with his wife close to the Moody Center, so they can continue to catch games together.