Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II's kryptonite over his first few seasons in the NBA has undoubtedly been injuries, and he seems to be dealing with a new knee injury that Mavs fans should keep an eye on moving forward. This injury is relatively new, as it has caused him to miss the last four games, and concern seems to grow among fans with every consecutive game that he misses.
Dallas is plummeting in the standings over the first couple of weeks of the season, as they are currently 2-5 and the 14th-ranked team in the Western Conference, with only the New Orleans Pelicans having a worse record.