Luka Doncic cleared to play for Dallas season opener

DALLAS, TX -OCTOBER 17: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during a time out as the Dallas Mavericks take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half of an NBA pre-season game at American Airlines Center on October 17, 2024 in Dall …

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is ready for Thursday night’s season opener at home against the San Antonio Spurs.

A calf contusion has kept Doncic from playing in the preseason.

The medical staff didn’t clear him for practice until last week.

He’s entering his seventh season with the Mavs.

Doncic led the team to the NBA Finals last spring and finished third in the MVP voting.