Kidd announced that he would be without five rotation players for Wednesday’s game, most notably Dereck Lively II. The Mavericks’ sophomore center sustained a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a two-to-three-month timeline for his foot injury.

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Before the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a Luka Doncic injury update. Jason Kidd provides a Luka Doncic injury update.

The Dallas Mavericks face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight amid concerns about Luka Doncic’s injury status. Doncic has been out since Christmas with a calf injury, and his return before the All-Star break remains uncertain.

They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Mavericks 96-79. The Nuggets entered the game having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another. Will they make it four,

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