How long is Luka Doncic out? Wrist injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Mavericks star | Sporting News

With several changes abound, the Mavericks continue to work out the wrinkles of a new season.

They'll spend the near future doing so without superstar Luka Doncic.

Doncic sustained a right wrist injury during the Mavs' win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, Nov.

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He wore a wrap to his postgame press conference and acknowledged the injury while expressing optimism that it was "nothing serious." However minor an injury it may be, Doncic will miss some time because of it.

What is Doncic's injury and what does it mean for the Mavericks? Here is the latest on the superstar's wrist ailment.

SN's NBA HQ: Live NBA scores | Updated NBA standings | Full NBA schedule What is Luka Doncic's injury? Doncic's injury is a right wrist sprain, the Mavericks announced Thursday .

The injury was sustained during Dallas' win over New Orleans on Tuesday, Nov.

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Doncic finished the game with 26 points, five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes of action.

This season, Doncic is averaging 28.1 points.

7.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from 3-point range.

An injury to the wrist on Doncic's shooting hand could be a cause for concern for Dallas moving forward.

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Based on that timeline, Doncic will miss at least four games.

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Luka Doncic career stats 28.7 points per game 8.6 rebounds per game 8.3 assists per game 1.2 steals per game 0.5 blocks per game 4.0 turnovers per game 46.9 percent field goal shooting 34.6 percent 3-point shooting 74.8 percent free throw shooting.

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