Nico Harrison, General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, recently engaged in an insightful discussion on Sportsradio 96.7 FM regarding the team's current struggles with injuries and the potential of their roster. Although challenged by player absences, Harrison expressed confidence in the Mavericks' ability to compete once fully healthy. He emphasized the positive impact of younger players gaining experience during this tough stretch.

Harrison believes that Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will return strong by the playoff period, which he views as beneficial. The GM highlighted Dereck Lively II’s impressive leap in performance, seeing him as a future defensive star. He also praised Klay Thompson's contributions, anticipating that his true value will be fully realized in playoff scenarios.