Mavs' Lively remains out as he recovers from foot surgery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Dereck Lively II is not cleared to participate in training camp for the Dallas Mavericks as he continues his recovery from right foot surgery. The team's roster decisions may be affected by his status leading into the season. Lively's return timeline remains uncertain as the Mavericks prepare for the upcoming NBA season.
- •Dereck Lively II recovering from right foot surgery.
- •Not cleared to start training camp with the Mavericks.
- •His return status for the season is undetermined.
- •Mavericks need to adjust their roster plans for the season.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mavericks news: Dereck Lively II not cleared to start camp after December surgery
- 2:13 AMESPN NBA — Sources: Mavs' Lively (foot) not cleared for camp
"The Dallas Mavericks are about to start their training camp on Saturday, but don’t expect big man Dereck Lively II to be joining the team’s practices early on. The former Duke Blue Devils star big man still doesn’t have the green light to see action on the court, as he continues to get back to his top form following a season-ending surgery in […] The post Mavericks news: Dereck Lively II not cleared to start camp after December surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Dereck Lively II's status for the start of the season has yet to be determined as he continues to recover from right foot surgery, sources said.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 2:25 AMMavericks news: Dereck Lively II not cleared to start camp after December surgery
The Dallas Mavericks are about to start their training camp on Saturday, but don’t expect big man Dereck Lively II to be joining the team’s practices early on. The former Duke Blue Devils star big man still doesn’t have the green light to see action on the court, as he continues to get back to his top form following a season-ending surgery in […] The post Mavericks news: Dereck Lively II not cleared to start camp after December surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- ESPN NBASep 24, 2026, 2:13 AMSources: Mavs' Lively (foot) not cleared for camp
Dereck Lively II's status for the start of the season has yet to be determined as he continues to recover from right foot surgery, sources said.
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