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OCTOBER 22 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mavericks, guard Jaden Hardy agree to $18 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

The Dallas Mavericks and guard Jaden Hardy have agreed on an $18 million, three-year contract extension, according to a person with knowledge of the deal

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full participant in practice Friday Doncic (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice ahead of Dallas' regular-season opener against the Spurs on Thursday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Doncic missed the squad's preseason finale due to a left calf bruise, though he is expected to be fully ready by the start of the regular season. The superstar has been ramping up during practice throughout the preseason, and he is expected to receive his normal workload Thursday

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks star Luka Doncic lands in No. 2 spot on ESPN's list of top 100 NBA players See why ESPN has Doncic up two spots from last season, plus where his teammate Kyrie Irving landed on the list.

OCTOBER 18 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Officially out Thursday Doncic (calf) won't play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Bucks, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

Impact Despite returning to practice Wednesday, Doncic will sit out Dallas' preseason finale due to a left calf bruise. However, the star guard should be able to suit up for the team's regular-season opener against San Antonio on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic joins Mavericks in first practice since Oct. 2 Luka Doncic participated in his first practice in two weeks on Wednesday, but the forward is unlikely to play when the Dallas Mavericks and...

OCTOBER 16 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ramping up Doncic (calf) practiced fully Wednesday, but coach Jason Kidd says that he will "most likely not participate" in Thursday's preseason contest against Milwaukee, Mike Curtis of The...

Impact Doncic logging a full practice Wednesday is a significant milestone with Opening Night against San Antonio being eight days away. The 25-year-old's left calf bruise will continue to be cautiously managed, however, making it unlikely he will suit up for Dallas' final preseason game. His availability for the start of the regular season has never been in serious doubt, and that remains the case.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Southwest Division goes through Mavs after West champs add Klay Thompson

The Dallas Mavericks are the team to beat in the Southwest Division after making a run to the NBA Finals and adding Klay Thompson

OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Los Angeles Doncic (calf) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Doncic returned to non-contact practice Saturday and then took part in a lengthy workout following Monday's morning shootaround. His status for Thursday's preseason finale against the Bucks has yet to be determined, but it's safe to assume that he's on track for Opening Night on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Doncic (calf) participated in non-contact practice Saturday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Although Doncic returned to practice Saturday, he isn't expected to suit up for Monday's preseason matchup with the Clippers. However, the superstar guard is expected to be ready to go for the regular season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expectations soar for Mavs with addition of Klay Thompson after run to NBA Finals

The Mavericks addressed their biggest scoring need by adding Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade after their first trip to the NBA Finals since winning their only title in 2011

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Monday Doncic (calf) won't play in Monday's preseason game versus the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Doncic will miss his third straight preseason game Monday due to a left calf injury. However, the superstar guard participated in 1-on-1 drills during Friday's practice and doesn't appear set to miss any regular-season action.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Utah Doncic (calf) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Doncic already missed the preseason opener against the Grizzlies, and the Mavericks are being extremely cautious with his injury. His next chance to play will come against the Clippers on Monday, though the Mavs only have two preseason tune-ups left before their regular-season opener against the Spurs on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs guard Dante Exum has wrist surgery as team offers no timeline for return

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum has had surgery on his injured right wrist, and the team isn't saying how long he will be sidelined

OCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 8 • DATA SKRIVE

Luka Doncic Hits Insane Full-Court Shot Luka Magic is always available, even if he's not

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Luka Doncic's Congratulatory Message For Caitlin Clark is Turning Heads Luka congratulated Clark on her Rookie of the Year win.

OCTOBER 5 • SACBEE.COM

Mavs guard Dante Exum injures wrist, and there's no timetable for a return

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum injured his right wrist during training camp in Las Vegas, and the team gave no timetable for a return

OCTOBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jason Kidd Doesn't Want Luka Doncic To Do Everything Kidd believes this is the deepest team Doncic has ever been on, and hopes it'll ease his offensive burden

OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

Key storylines: These 5 players should be in chase for scoring title | NBA.com Luka Doncic is the NBA's reigning scoring champ and he (and 4 others) should be in the mix again in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 3 • NBA.COM

Mavericks star Luka Doncic nursing calf injury Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic is nursing a left calf contusion and will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced Wedne...

OCTOBER 2 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mavericks Star Guard Luka Doncic Suffers Considerable Injury Ahead of Season Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic suffered a calf injury in training camp on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 2 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mavs star Luka Doncic injures calf in preseason practice, will be evaluated in a week

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic injured a calf during preseason practice and will be re-evaluated in a week

OCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mavs' Luka Doncic (calf contusion) to be re-evaluated in 1 week | NBA.com Dallas' star guard injured his left calf and will be out at least a week, the team announced Wednesday.

OCTOBER 2 • NBA.COM