Mavericks' Dereck Lively II out for training camp due to injury

The Dallas Mavericks will commence training camp without center Dereck Lively II, who is recovering from a lingering right foot issue. Lively underwent two surgeries in the past 14 months on the same foot and has not yet been cleared to participate. His absence affects the Mavericks as they rely on his potential as a lob threat alongside Kyrie Irving and other key players. The team remains hopeful for Lively's recovery, but his participation in the regular season remains uncertain as he continues to ramp up to basketball activities.

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