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Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic is 'better than Dirk' NowitzkiIs Luka Doncic the best to ever wear a Dallas Mavericks jersey? Head coach Jason Kidd believes so. He says “Doncic does things Dirk could ne...
Mavs Injury Update: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving OUT vs. T-Wolves; Full DetailsThe Mavs will play against the Timberwolves without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, or Dereck Lively II during Wednesday’s road matchup.
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Derrick Jones Jr. - Expected to sit against MinnesotaJones (wrist) is doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
ImpactJones is expected to miss his third straight contest Wednesday due to a left wrist sprain. Josh Green and Grant Williams should continue to receive increased playing time if Jones is ruled out against Minnesota.
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Dante Exum - Unlikely to play WednesdayExum (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
ImpactExum is expected to miss his third straight contest while dealing with right knee soreness. With Luka Doncic (ankle) and Kyrie Irving (thumb) out, Jaden Hardy and Tim Hardaway should receive increased playing time.
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Kyrie Irving - Will remain out WednesdayIrving (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
ImpactIrving is slated to miss a fifth straight game. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Milwaukee. With Luka Doncic (ankle) also out and Dante Exum (knee) doubtful, Jaden Hardy, Seth Curry, Josh Green and Tim Hardaway are all candidates for increased roles.
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Jason Kidd: Luka Doncic 'is better than Dirk,' in 'atmosphere' of Jordan
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic has already eclipsed Dirk Nowitzki as the best player in franchise history.JANUARY 30
Dereck Lively II - Dealing with broken noseLively has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota due to a broken nose, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports
ImpactLively took a forearm to the face with two minutes remaining in Monday's win over Orlando, bleeding profusely but remaining in the game and making his free throws. Lively will be sidelined Wednesday, although he will have until Saturday to heal prior to the Mavericks' ensuing contest. Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell will likely soak up the majority of minutes at center in his stead.
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