Mavericks Rule Out 6 Key Players Against Kings, Including Irving, Thompson, and Lively

The Dallas Mavericks will be without six players when they face the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, including Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson.

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SACRAMENTO — The Dallas Mavericks will be without six players when they face the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. The expected inactive players included Luka Dončić (left calf strain), Danté Exum (right wrist surgery), and Naji Marshall (suspension). However, three more players were ruled out during the day. A total of six players are inactive, including Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness), Klay Thompson (illness), and Dereck Lively II (left hip contusion), who were also ruled out.

With so many pivotal players sidelined, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd emphasized the importance of embracing a next-man-up mentality. This game will provide an opportunity to evaluate young talent stepping into more prominent roles.

“ We talk about next-man-up mentality. The development of our young players, giving them an opportunity to play and see where they're at,” Kidd said. “We'll see that tonight. We believe that they're going to play at a high level, and they're ready for this challenge.”

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