The Dallas Mavericks face another difficult stretch as Dereck Lively II seeks more clarity on his foot injury , and Jason Kidd did not hide the emotional weight of the moment. The young center’s growth has driven much of the Mavericks' interior identity , but the injury setback now places that progress on pause. For a Mavericks team already navigating a crowded injury picture , the uncertainty hits harder.

Jason Kidd spoke with candor on Saturday, acknowledging the frustration surrounding the process. The comments came via The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis, who asked about Lively’s choice to seek multiple medical opinions. “For a 21-year-old, it’s tough. He wants to play. Unfortunately, he can't play right now,” the Mavericks coach said. The tone was steady, but the concern

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