Doncic out for the clash against Grizzlies

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will miss the NBA home opener against the Memphis Grizzlies due to personal reasons.

Dante Exum is also out for the game, while OMax Prosper is back after his ankle problem. Tim Hardaway Jr. is still questionable because of his back issues.

Doncic, 24, had 41 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists in Dallas’ win over Houston on Tuesday. The four-time All-Star wore a bandage on his slightly sprained left thumb suffered in the Mavericks’ loss to the Los Angeles Clippers last weekend, but it looks like this is not the reason for him to miss the clash versus Memphis.

Luka Doncic (personal) is OUT for Friday’s game against Memphis. pic.twitter.com/m7MEjkaE8r

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