Mavericks' cryptic starting lineup plan could hint at future heartbreaking trade

Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks | Sam Hodde/GettyImagesEarlier this month, the NBA released its schedule for the upcoming season. This means the Dallas Mavericks were no strangers to the release, as they jumped on the promotional opportunity. The team highlighted a promotional graphic with Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg, Dereck Lively II, and Klay Thompson.

So what could this mean? Could the team be hinting at its starting lineup? If so, then this could provide some answers for Mavs fans. It was expected that players such as Irving, Davis, Flagg, and Lively II would be the starting core when healthy. The fifth starter always seemed in question, but with Thompson in the…