The Mavericks big man also offered insight to his surprise when learning of Nico Harrison’s firing earlier this month.

Klay Thompson led the way for the Mavericks in Saturday’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points off the bench while Brandon Williams recorded 18 points and four assists. While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Kyrie Irving will be 34 years old in March. He tore his ACL eight months ago. If the post-Nico Harrison Dallas Mavericks are open to trading Anthony Davis, who is one year younger than Irving, then presumably they would be just as open to an Irving deal... right? Instead, the team is reportedly still fully committed to keeping Irving around.

Deandre Ayton has helped the Los Angeles Lakers solidify their frontcourt this season. While the summer move did not get much praise from analysts, Ayton has quickly settled in and is having a strong start to his Lakers tenure.

Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will miss at least the next three games while being evaluated for swelling and discomfort in his surgically repaired right foot.