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.

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 115-114 by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Dallas now holds a 21-23 record overall. Injuries continue to play a big role in the Mavs’ struggles. Luka Doncic remains out with a calf injury,

The Dallas Mavericks have lost 11 of their last 17 games, and things could get worse based on their injury report.