Do Mavericks play Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II vs. Hornets? The latest information on injuries

CHARLOTTE — The Dallas Mavericks will play against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Injuries will play a big role in the game, as five Mavs players are listed NBA injury report. That’s right Kyrie Irving and Derek Lively II game on monday?

Irving was dealing with a lumbar back sprain. However, Irving was able to play in the Mavs’ 106-98 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.

Lively, meanwhile, previously suffered a sprained right ankle. The Mavs are hoping he can return soon after he suffered the injury Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets.

Here’s everything we know about the injury statuses of Kyrie Irving and Derek Lively II for Monday’s game against the Hornets.

Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II injury status for game Mavericks vs. Hornets

Irving was not listed on the injury report. As a result, it will be available barring any unforeseen downtime. Lively, who as mentioned hasn’t played since Tuesday, did listed as suspicious on the NBA injury report. Luka Doncic (calf), Jaden Hardy (ankle), Dwight Powell (hip) and Dante Exum (wrist) are on the roster for Monday’s game.

The Mavs will enter the game with a 23-19 record, good for seventh place in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 10-28 overall, as they sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings. Still, with the Mavs dealing with multiple injuries, Monday’s contest could prove to be a tough road challenge.

The good news is that Irving appears to be headed in a promising direction. The Mavs had three games last week and Kyrie was able to play in two of them. With Kyrie not even listed on the injury report for Monday’s Mavs-Hornets matchup, he may actually be feeling better after a nagging back injury.

When it comes to the question of whether Kyrie Irving will play on Monday against the Hornets, the answer is yes. As for whether or not Derek Lively II is playing, the answer is maybe.