Mavericks G Luka Doncic (calf) is improving but is questionable for the opening

Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic is labeled as questionable for Wednesday’s season-opening against the San Antonio Spurs, according to head coach Jason Kidd.

Mavs G Luka Doncic (calf) improving but questionable for opener

Doncic has been limited by a left calf strain suffered during a workout in Madrid on Oct. 9 during the team’s 12-day international trip. After the Mavericks returned to Dallas, he received an MRI.

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He indicated on Tuesday that his calf is getting better and is no longer uncomfortable, but he isn’t ready to declare himself ready to go.

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Doncic, a four-time All-NBA first-team member, averaged a career-high 32.4 points per game last season while also averaging 8.6 rebounds and 8.0 assists in 66 games.

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When Doncic returns, it will be the first complete season for him and Kyrie Irving, the latter of whom is an eight-time All-Star with a 23.4 career scoring average.

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Irving averaged 27 points in 20 games with Dallas after being acquired from the Brooklyn Nets last season.

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