The Dallas team is due to host the NBA champions Milwaukee “Bucks” on its field on Thursday (Friday at 3.30pm Latvian time).
Porziņģis was injured in his right foot on Sunday, due to which he did not take part in the match that took place on Tuesday. His participation in the next match is also in question.
Mavericks star Dončič, on the other hand, has not played in the last five games due to an injury to his left ankle, but there was hope that the Slovenian would return to the field on Thursday. However, he and Trey Berk, who is the only Mavericks basketball player not vaccinated, will not be able to play due to the Covid-19 protocol.
In addition to the two players from the Mavericks, Regio Balock, Tim Harvard Jr., Josh Green and Max Payler have also joined the Covid-19. Eugene Omoruji will not be able to play against the Bucks due to injury, but will not be played by Willie Collie-Stein for personal reasons.
Teams can sign ten-day contracts with other basketball players to replace players who cannot play due to the Covid-19 protocol. The Mavericks have signed such agreements with six players.
The Mavericks ranked eighth in the Western Conference with 15 wins and 15 losses.
