The NBA fined Marquese Chriss $35,000 for shoving Luka Doncic during the third quarter of a recent Dallas Mavericks' 141-121 win over the Golden State Warriors.

The league said that the fine was partly "based in part on the fact that Chriss has been disciplined on several prior occasions for physical altercations on the court."

Doncic appeared unconcerned by the shove, chalking it up to "just physical plays."

Luka Doncic could make his Dallas Mavericks return on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, reported Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

Doncic suffered a moderate ankle sprain last week against the Heat.

Doncic will participate in practice on Tuesday on a limited basis. His status has yet to be determined for Thursday. 

Luka Doncic is reportedly close to signing a multi-year endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, league sources told Shams Charania and Tim Cato of The Athletic.

Nick DePaula and Tim MacMahon of ESPN added that the deal will be 5-years.

The deal will not begin as a signature endorsement deal, but Doncic can work his way up to getting a signature sneaker through achievements such as winning MVP.

Doncic will likely have a player-exclusive Jordan model available by February.

Kristaps Porzingis and Rick Carlisle gave credit to the Dallas Mavericks' depth without Luka Doncic following their 117-98 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

"One of our biggest strengths is our depth. We have so many different weapons and so many different guys that can come in. I almost feel bad because we have so many guys that can come in, and sometimes they don't get the opportunity. But I would say we have a very professional team where everybody stays ready," said Porzingis.

Porzingis finished the game with 22 points and a career-high 18 rebounds.

Carlisle added that Doncic's injury forced other players to step up.

"We're deep. This has been a good thing for us, just from the standpoint of having other guys put in the situation to have to step up. It's forced us as coaches to make certain adjustments that we have to make. You never want to be without a guy like Luka Doncic. He's a great all-around player, and we need him back as soon as possible. But as long as he's out, we have a plan and the guys are executing well."

The Dallas Mavericks are not actively pursuing a trade for Andre Iguodala.

The Memphis Grizzlies are continuing to pursue a trade of Iguodala while interested teams like the Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets continue to hope he will be bought out and become a free agent.

Iguodala and the Grizzlies have mutually agreed for him to remain away from the team they search for a trade partner.

Luka Doncic is making progress on rehabbing his moderately sprained ankle, according to Rick Carlisle.

Carlisle ruled Doncic out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

"He is responding well to treatment. If there is an update, it will be Wednesday night," Carlisle said. "It might not be much of an update at that point, but he's doing well," said Carlisle.

Carlisle added that Doncic no longer needs crutches and has stopped wearing a walking boot.

Luka Doncic could return to the Dallas Mavericks lineup "within a couple of weeks" after suffering a moderate right ankle sprain, league sources told Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

Doncic is likely to miss the Mavs' upcoming Eastern Conference road trip against the Bucks, Celtics, 76ers and Raptors.

Luka Doncic left the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Miami Heat in the first quarter after spraining his ankle. X-rays on Doncic's ankle returned negative as he did not return to the game. 

Doncic was diagnosed with a moderate right ankle sprain, league sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Rick Carlisle added that he does not expect Doncic to be available for Monday night's game against the Bucks. 

Doncic is averaging 30.4 points, 9.9 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game this season.

The New York Knicks began gauging trade interest in Kristaps Porzingis early in 2019.

According to sources, the Knicks offered a package to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis centered around Porzingis. Dell Demps showed little interest in that discussion and the Knicks took that as a possible indication that Porzingis may not receive as much interest as they were anticipating.

Once Porzingis and his brother, Janis, discovered the Knicks were discussing a trade with the Dallas Mavericks, they asked to be moved to either the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors or Miami Heat. The meeting was brief and Porzingis was soon traded to the Mavericks. 

Dozens of teams were confused why they never had a chance to make an offer for Porzingis. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic have been named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for contests played in October and November.

This marks the first time two international players have won NBA Player of the Month in their respective conferences in the same month.

Doncic registered 30.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 9.6 assists to guide Dallas to a 12-6 record over the first two months, while Antetokounmpo averaged 30.9 points, 13.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists to lift Milwaukee atop the Eastern Conference (17-3).