The Dallas Mavericks released a seven-player injury report headlined by Cooper Flagg for Wednesday's home game against the New York Knicks. The No.

Lively will return to the lineup for Friday’s game against the LA Clippers, according to a report by ESPN. His comments after the team’s morning shootaround appeared to indicate he’s looking forward to helping his team bounce back from a two-game losing streak.

Brandon Williams was called for an offensive foul in the final second on Wednesday night in Dallas, negating a layup that would have likely forced overtime.

Lively was initially added to the injury report as probable and has since been given the green light after making it through pregame warmups. The big man has appeared in five games this season, averaging 4.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 blocks in 15.8 minutes.

Two-way center Moussa Cisse is expected to see an expanded role with Gafford and Lively’s absences, along with veteran big man Dwight Powell. Cisse has appeared in the Mavericks’ last eight games, averaging 5.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 12.9 minutes during that stretch.

"Multiple team sources said the Mavs, who are 4-11 and outside the playoff picture in the West, will also explore the trade market for Davis, the 10-time All-Star big man who was the headliner in the return of the Luka Doncic deal, as part of that process before this season's deadline," MacMahon wrote.