Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star ready to return against Kings

Sacha Pisani

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Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected to return from an ankle sprain against the Kings on Wednesday.

Doncic has missed the past seven games due to the injury.

"I'm ready," said Doncic, who also hurt his ankle in December. "I'm just excited to be back out there and play basketball."

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Doncic is averaging 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists in his second NBA season.

The Mavericks are seventh in the Western Conference with a 32-22 record but have struggled without their leading scorer in the lineup.

Sacha Pisani