The Latest Breaking News from Luka Doncic

SALT LAKE CITY — As the final minutes of the Mavericks’ Saturday night game against the Utah Jazz unfolded, Luka Doncic sat at the end of the bench with his arms crossed.

PHOENIX — How long might Luka Doncic be out after suffering a left ankle sprain during the Mavericks win over the Suns on Thursday night?

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DALLAS — The Washington Wizards’ visit to Dallas for Tuesday night’s game against the Mavericks sparked tangible memories and discussion of their big-swing trade a year ago — even if Kristaps Porzingis watched from the sideline in a gray suit and black button-down while nursing a left ankle sprain.

Someone will win Defensive Player of the Year this spring, even after a season where no one seems to be able to stop or even slow down anyone with the ball

DALLAS — The Clippers left for this three-game road trip looking listless, losers of nine of their last 12, a preseason title contender suddenly contending for the play-in tournament.

DALLAS — Jeff Van Gundy and his ESPN crewmates are amid a playoff-like Dallas layover, having worked Wednesday night’s Mavericks-Atlanta game and with Mavericks-Miami on tap Friday night on ESPN.

DALLAS — Trae Young made his annual trip to the AAC Wednesday, and while the Hawks left town a 130-122 winner, we can at least declare Luka Doncic and the Mavs — now and forever — the winner of the 2018 draft night trade with Atlanta.

PORTLAND, Ore. – When the Mavericks landed in Oklahoma City nine days ago to begin what they told us was a pivotal five-game road trip, momentum and optimism were palpable.