Mavericks' Doncic Suffers Calf Strain

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Published on April 12 2022 6:05 am
Last Updated on April 12 2022 6:05 am

An MRI Monday confirmed that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suffered a left calf strain in the team’s final regular-season game Sunday, according to ESPN.

The report cited a source as saying there’s been no timetable set for Doncic’s return, but also stating he hasn’t been ruled for Game 1 of Dallas’ first-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz Saturday.

 

Lakers Fire Coach Frank Vogel

The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel Monday after three seasons that included a championship in his first year with the team, the pandemic-disrupted season that ended with a championship won in the Florida bubble in October 2020.

Vogel, who had a 127-98 record with the Lakers, was dumped after L.A.’s 33-49 season in which they missed the playoffs. 

 

Kings Fire Interim Coach Alvin Gentry

The Sacramento Kings fired interim coach Alvin Gentry Monday, after he’d been promoted from associate head coach in November when Luke Walton was dimissed after a 6-11 start.

The Kings ended the season at 30-52 on Sunday and missed the playoffs for a 16th straight season. 

 

Tuesday, April 12 (All Times Central)

Cleveland at Brooklyn, 6 p.m.

NBA Play-in East, seventh place vs. eighth place

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

NBA Play-in West, seventh place vs. eighth place