However, the big man has been cleared to play and may see an elevated role, as Daniel Gafford (illness) has been ruled out. Over his last seven appearances (all starts), Lively has averaged 7.7 points,

The Dallas Mavericks received important injury updates ahead of their Wednesday night game against the New York Knicks.

For the game, the Mavs could be without one of their best players, as Klay Thompson is on the injury report. He also missed the team's last game, so this would be his second straight out of action (if he doesn't play).