Dallas Mavericks news: Luka Doncic misses practice and more

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic missed practice on Nov. 4 with a sprained ankle and more Mavs news from around the web.

The Dallas Mavericks are searching for answers. They have lost six straight games and are facing a tough back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Mavs need a win to get their season back on track.

The injury news was not positive from Sunday’s practice either. Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic missed the workout with a sore right ankle. Here is Coach Carlisle explaining the injury courtesy of the Mavs official Twitter.

Per Coach Carlisle, Luka did not practice due to a sore ankle. https://t.co/sztC1s1TMY
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 4, 2018

Dallas practices again on Monday, and it will be worth monitoring the status of both Doncic and Devin Harris. Harris could return against the Wizards for his first game since opening night. The Mavericks need to have some better luck in the injury department to break out of their funk.

Dirk update

Coach Carlisle also gave a small update on the status of legend Dirk Nowitzki as he makes his way back from ankle surgery. Check it out below courtesy of Dwain Price.

This past Wednesday in LA Dirk said it will be "weeks" before he'll be able to play in a game. Today, Carlisle said he would be thrilled if Dirk will be able to play in a game this month.
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) November 4, 2018

Definitely, not the news fans wanted to hear. Nowitzki was spotted running on the treadmill, so it will be interesting to see when the future Hall of Famer can return to game action. Dirk will make an impact any time he is on the court, so the Mavericks cannot wait to get him back. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.