The Dallas Mavericks say center Dereck Lively II has a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in a month.

Already playing without Luka Dončić due to a calf injury, the Dallas Mavericks are also going to be missing Dereck Lively II for an extended period of

With Dereck Lively II expected to miss the next 2-3 months, Gafford is ready to handle a bigger role in Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd braced the room before revealing his latest injury report for their series finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “Bear with me,” he said. Kidd announced that he would be without five rotation players for Wednesday’s game,