Trade & FA 2024-25:

[cow]

I don't think anyone is questioning Lively's skill/impact. He's shown enough to be considered a real impact player that the Mavs should keep as a long-term piece IMO. I just don't see how someone can project him being a 30 mpg player next season is all. Which is fine by me, because he doesn't need to be.

Further, the concern isn't how good he is or how good he can be, but rather availability.  I'd still give it 3rd season before hitting the panic button and I don't think Lively is a sell high candidate anyway as any team is going to have the same availability concerns as what we are discussing here.