Mavericks Practice Insights: 'It's Gonna Be Fun' — Luka Dončić Details Growing Chemistry with Klay Thompson

Dončić praises chemistry with Thompson as Mavericks prepare for Spurs opener. Catch practice insights on lineup decisions, defense focus, and offensive adjustments.

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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to begin their highly anticipated 2024-25 regular season campaign on Thursday, facing the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center. The Mavs hit the practice court again on Tuesday to continue the chemistry-building process with Luka Dončić and his new teammates, including Klay Thompson, after Dončić had missed all of the preseason due to a left calf contusion.

Danté Exum remains out following wrist surgery; otherwise, the Mavericks are in good shape. “Everybody else has participated and looks good,” said head coach Jason Kidd after Tuesday’s practice.

Dončić, who missed all four preseason games with a left calf contusion, is set to return for the opener. Despite his time on the sidelines, Dončić said he’s ready to return to game action and is ecstatic about the team's current state.

“I think we're practicing great,” Dončić said. “I'm just happy to be playing back again. We're playing intentionally, so I think we're ready.”