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How long will the surgery keep Lively out? That's a crippler.

It should be around two weeks.  There are splints they place through both nostrils and those typically stay in for about a week.  These really limit breathing through the nose and it would be difficult to play an NBA game during that span.  

After those are removed, it's easier to breathe through the nose.  I would anticipate another week of recovery then they can fit him with a mask and he should be able to return nearly full-strength.  

A non-professional athlete would be expected to refrain from heavy physical exertion for 4-6 weeks total but an NBA athlete won't have that same limitation.  He'll be about around 2 weeks, possibly even a little less.