Report: Luka Dončić out at least a month with left calf strain - NBA
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić will be re-evaluated in about 1 month after sustaining a left calf strain on Christmas Day.
www.nba.comHere’s the latest on Luka Dončić injuries as of now.
- Most recent updates in mainstream outlets indicate Luka Dončić has experienced leg-related injuries during the 2025-26 season with varying timelines for returns, including an instance of him returning after a left leg/foot issue in early 2026. For example, reports from late 2025 through February 2026 covered left-leg injuries and short-term absence, with subsequent returns noted as he recovered.[6][7]
- In the 2026 postseason context, there were mentions of him dealing with leg injuries during games, with ongoing updates on his status depending on the Lakers’ schedule and medical evaluations.[10][6]
- As of May 2026 coverage, there isn’t a single definitive public timetable that applies universally, since injury timelines can shift with new evaluations, reconditioning, and game load. Fans are advised to check official team releases and trusted outlets for the exact status ahead of each game.[6][10]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest direct updates from team announcements and multiple outlets and summarize with a focus on the next 1–2 weeks of games. I can also provide a quick at-a-glance timeline of his reported injuries this season. Would you like me to do that?[10][6]