DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II once again on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans due to injuries. Ahead of the game, head coach Jason Kidd provided updates on both players .

According to Kidd, Davis — who has a left calf strain — is ramping up and is considered day-to-day.

“He’s reported that he’s feeling better,” Kidd told reporters.

Lively, who is listed on the injury report with a right knee sprain, is seemingly trending in a promising direction as well. The center could return next week.

“Lively has been participating on the on-court and he’s doing well,” Kidd said. “He’s hopefully back by next week.” Article Continues Below

The Mavericks are hoping to get the big men back sooner rather than later. Cooper Fla

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