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Lively (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Lively has missed the past nine games for Dallas, but he'll be listed as questionable for the second time in a row, indicating that his return is on the horizon. If he remains sidelined, Moussa Cisse could remain heavily involved behind Daniel Gafford at the center spot, especially with Anthony Davis' (calf) status still in the air.

Davis (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Davis has missed the past seven games for Dallas, but this will be his fourth straight questionable tag. Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont requested medical data to indicate that Davis is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain before the veteran big man receives clearance to play, but there's been no noteworthy update since. Davis' status moving forward is very much in the air.

Adebayo (toe) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Adebayo will be sidelined for a fifth straight contest, though he is traveling with the team. His next chance to play comes Monday in a rematch against the Knicks, this time in Miami. Kel'el Ware is expected to remain the starting center in Adebayo's absence.

Cisse fouled out of Wednesday's 123-114 loss to Phoenix after recording four points (2-2 FG), nine rebounds and four blocks in 15 minutes.

Cisse has recorded three straight games with at least two blocks and logged a block in all but two appearances this season. Despite being on a two-way contract, Cisse has made the most of his opportunity with the Mavericks. He will likely continue to back up Daniel Gafford until one of Anthony Davis (calf) or Dereck Lively (knee) come back from injury.

Clingan racked up nine points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 victory over New Orleans.

Clingan has been a force in both rebounding and blocks this season, averaging 8.9 boards and 1.5 swats per game. He has left much to be desired on the offensive end, however, averaging 8.2 points on 47.4 percent from the field and a measly 19.4 percent from three.

Sims recorded two points (1-2 FG), seven rebounds and two assists over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 111-100 loss to Charlotte.

After logging two DNPs, Sims saw the court for 18 minutes, presumably due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). Unless injuries keep the Bucks' frontcourt from playing, Sims will likely not see the court during meaningful minutes.

Williams totaled 10 points (5-6 FG), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 victory over the Mavericks.

The fourth-year center produced a season-low rebounding total, but Williams made up for it by delivering multiple blocks and steals in the same game for the first time in 2025-26. The former Hornet has been making an impact defensively since moving into the starting five, and over eight straight starts, he's averaging 12.0 points, 8.5 boards, 1.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting 62.7 percent from the floor.

Kalkbrenner totaled 17 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 111-100 victory over the Bucks.

Kalkbrenner made the most of every offensive opportunity in this one, failing to miss a single shot on the night. He made an impact on the glass as well, falling just one rebound shy of his third double-double on the season. Kalkbrenner has been a steady contributor in the scoring and rebounding categories lately, averaging 11.5 points on 87.0 percent shooting from the field and 7.3 rebounds in 25.8 minutes over his last four games.

Turner closed Wednesday's 111-100 loss to the Hornets with 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes.

Turned reached the 20-point threshold for just the second time since joining Milwaukee and was a factor on the defensive end. He received more chances to make an impact Wednesday while the Bucks were without the services of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Turner has been turning in well-rounded final lines of late, averaging 17.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.8 blocks in 30.5 minutes over his last four appearances.

Ware finished Wednesday's 130-116 loss to the Cavaliers with 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes.

Ware has three double-doubles on the season, and all three have come during the Heat's past five games. He also notched this feat in back-to-back games for the first time in 2025-26. Ware has enjoyed an uptick in playing time due to the absence of Bam Adebayo (toe), and the second-year big man should remain in the first unit as long as Adebayo remains out.