Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic and backup guard Trey Burke are the latest Mavericks to enter the NBA’s healthy and safety protocols, various reporters announced Wednesday afternoon.
Both Burke and Doncic tested positive for COVID-19. Burke is unvaccinated and, while not confirmed, presumably Doncic is vaccinated, although the status of him getting a booster shot is unknown. Doncic and Burke joined Reggie Bullock, Josh Green, Maxi Kleber, and Tim Hardaway Jr. in the protocols. None of the Mavericks that have entered the protocols starting last week have returned to game action.
In the wake of this news, the Mavericks have signed various players to fill the gaps on the roster, such as Carlik Jones, Brandon Knight, George King, Marquese Chriss, Charlie Brown, and Theo Pinson.