Dallas police confirmed to CBS News Texas that they responded to Donk’s home on Guernsey Lane around 10:30 p.m. A preliminary investigation revealed unknown suspects entered the home and stole items. .
The Mavericks star has not publicly commented on the incident.
In November, the NBA sent out a memo urging players to increase their home security while away from home due to an increase in burglaries. CBS Sports The memo, obtained by The Associated Press, included recommendations such as updating alarm systems, keeping valuables in safes, using security guard services during road trips and keeping dogs as a safety measure.
The memo also states that the FBI linked the thefts to well-organized “international South American theft groups” using advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones and signal jamming devices. . The FBI believes the crime ring focuses primarily on cash and goods that can be resold on the black market, such as jewelry, watches and luxury bags.
In addition to Donk, other targeted NBA players include Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley and Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis, according to CBS Sports.
Portis reported that “most of my valuables” were stolen from her home during the November incident, and offered a $40,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the items.
NFL athletes have also been victims, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes — who were targeted just days apart in October — and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrows.
The break-in at the Donsk home came on the same day that an Associated Press source confirmed that the guard would be kicked out nearly a month before the meeting. Reassessed for calf injury. Maintained Timberwolves in Christmas Day loss.
A person familiar with the situation reportedly told the AP that Donk had an MRI on his strained left calf.
Donk’s extended absence will likely disqualify the five-time All-NBA player from consideration for major awards, including MVP.
Prior to the Christmas Day injury, Donk had missed eight games, five of which were due to a sprained right wrist.