The Dallas Mavericks are navigating murky waters in the hardwood, which comes after Luka Doncic was dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers in a groundbreaking trade. A

Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson received injury updates before the Mavericks' game against the Heat on Thursday.

Just before the Mavericks were set to take the floor against the Heat, Dallas star Kyrie Irving was ruled out of the game with a shoulder injury, per Joey Mistretta . Despite playing nearly 24 hours ago, the Mavericks will be without their superstar guard, who posted 42 points and seven rebounds against Golden State.