This shouldn't be Dallas' first option, but they can't refuse the right Dereck Lively II trade when it comes around.
Despite having a multi-day stretch off from games until they take on the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Cup action on Friday, the Dallas Mavericks got some extremely unfortunate news on Tuesday, as 21-year-old Dereck Lively II will be out at least three games and will be re-evaluated after 7-10 days because of continual swelling and discomfort in his right foot.