More severe strains may be caused by a complete tear of the muscle, which can lead to a loss of function. How long a calf strain lasts depends on the severity and location of the injury.

The Dallas Mavericks star suffered a left calf strain suffered in the team's Christmas day loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Friday their fears were confirmed. According to NBA reporter Marc ...

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated within a month after suffering a left calf strain in Wednesday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced late Saturday night.

They were favorites to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas but wound up falling to a 99-105 loss where Luka Doncic left the game in the second quarter after picking up a severe calf strain.

DALLAS -- Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic exited the team's Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Timberwolves late in the second quarter because of a left calf strain. Doncic was ruled ...