The Dallas Mavericks have benefitted from this, too. They were able to trade for Kyrie Irving, pairing him with franchise superstar Luka Doncic. That has led to an NBA Finals appe

Butler’s availability and low asking price could give Dallas a chance to replicate the magic they maneuvered with the Kyrie Irving trade less than two years ago.

Here’s a preview of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks game with predictions, probable lineups, and the latest injury updates.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Kyrie Irving sustained a lumbar back sprain and is ruled out for Monday’s meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies. Irving missed Friday’s game against the Cavaliers due to illness.

The Dallas Mavericks are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in an important road showdown. The Mavericks, however, will have to get the job done without star point guard Kyrie Irving. A lumbar back sprain has sent Irving to the injury report along with start guard Luka Doncic.