MAVS NEWS:

[Smitty]

This news doesn't really change my temperature on Lively for the better or worse.

The tipping point was and is still is about whether he can he put this injury behind him and prove he can stay on the court before a decision must be made on his future contract. Learning that his current rehab might or might not be complete in time for the beginning of this season really doesn't move the needle. For me, it's still about what happens after the next time he comes back, whenever that is.

Personally, I hope they're actually careful with the kid this time around, because they sure weren't last time.

I wish I believed in anything as much as you believe in Lively’s health.