ESPN.com · Jan 1, 2022
Luka Doncic among three Dallas Mavericks expected to be activated from protocols, sources say
Superstar point guard Luka Doncic is among three Dallas Mavericks who are expected to clear the NBA's health and safety protocols and rejoin the team before Sunday's game in Oklahoma City, sources told ESPN.
Shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and power forward Maxi Kleber are also expected to clear the protocols after missing several games due to COVID-19.
Doncic has not played since aggravating his previously sprained left ankle in a Dec. 10 loss to the Indiana Pacers. He sat out the next five games due to ankle soreness and was expected to return Dec. 23 against the Milwaukee Bucks but tested positive for COVID-19, causing Doncic to miss five more games.