Doncic missed the entire preseason with a left calf contusion, but says his leg is ‘perfect’ ahead Thursday’s game against the Spurs.

The Mavericks open their season on Thursday night in San Antonio against the Spurs, and while star guard Luka Doncic was initially questionable, his status to play has been upgraded. He will take the floor looking to build on what was an incredibly successful 2023-24 season, both statistically and in terms of team accomplishments.

So even with Klay Thompson having the occasional huge 3-point night, I don’t really see Dallas getting past 50 wins, as many games as Luka and Kyrie generally miss. Mike Curtis: It’s always fun to make predictions at the beginning of the season,

Since arriving from the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson has made a strong impression on the Dallas Mavericks, and team star Kyrie Irving recently shared his thoughts on the new addition. One of the most surprising moves of the 2024-25 NBA season was Klay Thompson’s transfer from the Golden State Warriors to the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving recently spoke glowingly of new teammate Klay Thompson, and what he said about him shows that he'll be a dream fit in Dallas.