Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle was expected to start a backcourt of Seth Curry and rookie Dennis Smith Jr. when the regular season tips off next week. However, Carlisle may now have to make an adjustment because Curry is sidelined indefinitely due to a stress reaction of his left tibia.

According to The Dallas Morning News, Curry's replacement in the starting five will likely be Yogi Ferrell.

"I just try to play to my strengths and give the team energy," Ferrell said. "The guard rotation probably is going to stay the same, just me replacing Seth, basically. We're just going to do the same things we've been doing."

Ferrell, who is beginning his second season with the Mavericks, appeared in 36 games (29 starts) for Dallas last season and averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.8 rebounds per contest.

While the Mavs' projected starting backcourt is young, Carlisle does have plenty of experience to use when needed, with Devin Harris (13-year veteran) and J.J. Barea (11-year veteran) as options.

-- Nick Silva