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Dereck Lively II expected to return as slumping Mavericks search for stability
- Dereck Lively II is expected to return Friday for Dallas after nine games out with a right knee sprain.
- Dallas (3-9) sit 14th in the Western Conference as they chase their first wins of the season.
- Nico Harrison was fired as Mavericks general manager amid the team’s struggles and turnover.
- Anthony Davis also dealing with injury concerns, limiting his availability for Dallas this season.
- Lively described listening to the doctor and taking time to rest before returning to the court.
- The Mavericks face the Clippers in an NBA Cup group stage game as they try to pick up a win.
- Lively has dealt with injury issues in each of his first three NBA seasons, including a stress fracture last year.
- Christian Clark of The Athletic provides context on Lively’s role and the team’s ongoing rebuild.
- Davis, 33, carries a large salary and was part of the February trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers.
- The article notes ongoing speculation about the organization’s direction amid leadership changes.
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