Only because of Jason Kidd's past must one entertain the absurd notion that this Dallas Mavericks drama is the cleverest misdirect since Houdini escaped from a milk container.
Mavs nation has been aflutter since Luka Doncic left the regular-season finale on Sunday with a strained calf, which the club confirmed with a statement on Tuesday morning.
The team said Luka is undergoing treatment, and "updates will be provided as available."
