In a recent article from The Sporting News, the Mavs were listed as a team that could make an offer for Butler. There were two potential packages mentioned, one of which involved one of Dallas' best players. An offer of Kyrie Irving and Quentin Grimes was the first. Would the Mavs go for it?

Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Friday's content as a late scratch with an illness. This would've been a big game for Irving going against his former team, but instead, he'll be sidelined. READ MORE: Previewing Cavaliers' Lineup for Mavericks January Matchup The Cavaliers drafted Irving,

Kyrie Irving sat out the Dallas Mavericks’ game Friday night against NBA-leading Cleveland because of illness, joining fellow All-Star guard Luka Doncic on the sideline.