Dallas Mavericks: Kristaps Porzingis ruled out vs. Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis was ruled out for the game against the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 8. See the latest injury update here.

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis suffered a knee injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 29. He has missed the four games since, but reports were surfacing that the former All-Star is close to returning.

It would not be a moment too soon. The Mavs are have won two of the four games without KP, but the team has missed his rim-protecting presence significantly. Porzingis also makes life easier on the offensive end of the floor with his spacing abilities.

The Mavericks host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. It is a nationally televised game on ESPN. There was hope Kristaps Porzingis would return. Here is a look at the latest update.

Out vs. Denver

The Mavs ruled out Porzingis on Tuesday afternoon. Over a full day in advance of the game. Callie Caplan provided an update that fans can see below.

Adding an illness to an injury is always difficult. KP will miss Wednesday’s game but could return in short order.

His next opportunity to play will be on Jan. 10 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs need him back on Friday night. Defending LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGee, and Dwight Howard will be difficult without Porzingis. That game will also air on ESPN.

The Mavs have a back-to-back as they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. They may want to hold KP out for one of those two games. Asking anyone to return from knee soreness and play two straight nights is a lot. Do not be surprised to him sit in at least one of those games.

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