Dallas Mavericks game versus New Orleans Pelicans postponed

Dallas Mavericks game versus New Orleans Pelicans postponed

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis was set to make his season debut on Jan. 11 against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has been out following surgery to repair his meniscus. Mavs fans have been anxiously awaiting the return of KP, but it will have to wait a bit longer.

According to Callie Caplan, the Mavs game on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans has been postponed. Fans knew Josh Richardson, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Jalen Brunson were in the league’s health and safety protocols, but things got worse over the weekend. Dallas was forced to shut their practice facility.

Let us take a look at the latest on this developing story.

Dallas Mavericks game versus New Orleans Pelicans postponed

Adrian Wojnarowski sent out this tweet shortly after Callie Caplan broke the news.

Tim MacMahon followed up with this which could mean the Mavericks are facing a spell on the sidelines because of COVID-related issues.

Fans will have to await word on what happens next. Their next scheduled game is Wednesday in Charlotte against the Hornets. The Mavericks may not have enough healthy players available to play, though. The story is still developing, and fans will have to wait and see what is next.

The entire NBA is facing COVID issues. Shams Charania reported that the league is modifying its health and safety plan as they attempt to press on with the season. No word yet on what changes will be made or how it will impact the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic shared his thoughts on Twitter moments after the news of the postponement broke. See it below.

Hopefully, everyone stays safe and healthy. Thoughts go out on everyone dealing with something. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.