The Dallas Mavericks are enduring a challenging stretch, exacerbated by injuries to key players and recent defeats. A significant setback occurred on March 14, 2025, when they suffered a 133-96 loss to the Houston Rockets.

Injury Updates: Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II

Anthony Davis has been sidelined due to a strained left adductor. Head coach Jason Kidd and General Manager Nico Harrison provided an update, stating that Davis is “doing extremely well” and that his energy remains positive. However, no specific timeline for his return has been established, with the team adopting a cautious, day-by-day approach.

Dereck Lively II has missed the last 24 games because of a right ankle stress fracture. Recent evaluations indicate he is progressing in his rehabilitation and has begun individual court work. Like Davis, Lively’s return is being evaluated weekly, and while his progress is encouraging, the Mavericks have not set a specific date for his return to game action.

Additional Injury Woes

The Mavericks’ injury troubles deepened during the recent loss to the Rockets, as guard Dante Exum fractured his left hand midway through the second quarter. Exum had previously missed significant time due to a right hand fracture sustained during training camp and had only returned to action on January 31. This latest injury is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season.

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