Kidd announced that he would be without five rotation players for Wednesday’s game, most notably Dereck Lively II. The Mavericks’ sophomore center sustained a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a two-to-three-month timeline for his foot injury.

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Before the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a Luka Doncic injury update. Jason Kidd provides a Luka Doncic injury update.

The Dallas Mavericks face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight amid concerns about Luka Doncic’s injury status. Doncic has been out since Christmas with a calf injury, and his return before the All-Star break remains uncertain.

In case you weren't convinced that the injury bug has cursed the Mavericks, wait until you see this injury report.