06-26-2026, 11:34 PM
(06-26-2026, 06:38 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: 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.
...and they can take their time with Lively, cause they already know, that they´ll give him an extension. If what is reported about this whole situation is remotely true, he can probably successfully sue the Mavs for loss of future earnings due to gross negligence. There will be a number at which Rich Paul, the NBAPA, Lively and Mavs will be comfortable with to avoid this getting really ugly.
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