The Dallas Mavericks traded a second round pick to acquire Willie Cauley-Stein last week. The 26-year-old center was starting for the Warriors. He averaged 7.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 22.9 minutes per game so far this season.
The Mavs need some help in the frontcourt after the season-ending injury to Dwight Powell. Coach Carlisle had been playing small with Kristaps Porzingis and Maxi Kleber at the five. The lineup has struggled to rebound but provides significant floor spacing. Cauley-Stein gives Dallas a more traditional center in their rotation.