3 inside line only played 25 games + Irving was injured + 1 reimbursement! Harrison once said: The future of health is very optimistic

According to famous reporter Marc Stein, Mavericks center Lively may face a longer period of absence due to injury.

It is worth mentioning that in April this year, the then Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison said at the season summary conference: "When we are healthy, we have the strength to win the championship. Don't judge my operation by this year's injuries. I am very optimistic about my future health." But the cruel reality has proven time and time again that his judgment was seriously wrong:

Kyrie Irving will return as early as 2026 due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Anthony Davis has missed 14 consecutive games due to a strained left calf. Harrison ignored the team doctor's warning and urged Davis to return early despite the risk of a torn Achilles tendon.

After Lively had foot surgery in the offseason, he suffered a knee injury this season and has only played 7 games for the team so far. Harrison once believed that Lively would not need surgery in the offseason, but his judgment was proven wrong. Lively underwent surgery in the summer to remove a bone spur in his right foot.

Daniel Gafford missed a third of the season with a right ankle injury.

Dante Exum is out for the season due to knee surgery. He has not played this season due to injury.