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NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 8
Mavs Star Reveals Racial Incident During NBA Preseason Trip to China
A routine walk through the streets of Macao turned into an unexpected moment for a Dallas Mavericks big man. During the team’s preseason trip, Dereck Lively II reportedly recorded himself walking through a street and said he heard someone use a racial slur.
Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / September 28
Dereck Lively II Urged to Sue Nico Harrison as Details of Mavs Injury Treatment Emerge
Nico Harrison once saw Dereck Lively II as a cornerstone of the Mavericks’ future. He traded down in the 2023 NBA Draft to get him, and Lively quickly proved his value during the Mavs’ run to the 2024 NBA Finals.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 26
Why Mavericks' Dereck Lively II Isn't Worried About Pace of Injury Recovery
Dereck Lively II is the only member of the Dallas Mavericks who isn't participating in some capacity due to injury, as he's still recovering from the foot surgery that he had in December.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 25
Mavericks Staying Patient After Big Dereck Lively II Recovery Step
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II has progressed from shooting to running on the court, Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri said Friday, and the Dallas Mavericks will stay patient with the center’s right foot.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 24
Dereck Lively II not cleared for training camp, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon 
Mavericks’ big man Dereck Lively II has not been cleared for training camp as he continues to recover from right foot surgery, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.
Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / September 24
Dereck Lively II’s Injury Concerns Grow as Mavs Star Gets Bad Update After Missing 75 Games Last Season
Everyone expected Dereck Lively II to return as an important piece of the Mavericks’ new era around Cooper Flagg. Instead, the young center now has his availability hanging in the balance while the team heads into training camp.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / September 23
Dereck Lively Not Cleared For Training Camp, Could Miss Start Of Season
Dereck Lively II hasn’t received medical clearance to participate in the Mavericks’ training camp as he continues to recover from a surgical procedure on his right foot, sources tell Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 23
Mavericks' Dereck Lively Named Breakout Candidate, but Here's the Issue
The Dallas Mavericks are on the cusp of beginning training camp, the next step towards the 2026-27 NBA season. The franchise looks a lot different since the conclusion of last year, with a new head coach, front office, and 9 additions to the roster.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18
Dereck Lively II Absent From Shams Charania’s List Of 2023 Extension Candidates
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II was not among the 2023 draft picks ESPN’s Shams Charania named Friday on “NBA Today” while going through the rookie-scale extension candidates left in the class.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / September 17
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II looks ‘yoked’ in offseason Duke workout
We polled the Mavs Moneyball readership a couple of weeks back on how many games the readership expected Dereck Lively II to play in 2026-27, a year removed from a lost season of just seven games.
Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / August 17
Mavericks Receive Encouraging Update On Dereck Lively II Heading Into Training Camp
The Dallas Mavericks are entering the 2026-27 season in the early stages of their rebuild. Having offloaded several players, the Mavericks have shown a clear commitment to building around the core of Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / August 16
Dereck Lively II “Working His Tail Off” To Get Healthy
Dereck Lively II has undergone three foot surgeries in the last year as he works to try to get healthy for the upcoming season, and he still has more work to do.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 13
Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 Schedule Breakdown, Biggest Matchups, & More
The full 2026-27 regular season schedule has been revealed for the Dallas Mavericks and the rest of the NBA. We already knew the NBA Cup Group Play games, as well as the holiday and big opening-week games.
Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / August 9
Mavs Star Dereck Lively II Hosts 105 Campers for Free in Heartwarming Gesture
For 105 children in Oak Cliff, the afternoon came without the usual price tag. There was food, fresh jerseys to take home, and an NBA player waiting to spend time on the court with them.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 8
‘That’s The Reason I Do This’: Dereck Lively II Covers Costs For All 105 Campers At Free Dallas Hoop Camp
Dereck Lively II hosted a free four-hour Mavs Academy hoop camp Saturday at Beckley-Saner Recreation Center in Oak Cliff, paying the way for all 105 participants.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / July 30
Dallas Mavericks Open Contract Extension Talks With Dereck Lively II
The Dallas Mavericks have entered contract extension discussions with center Dereck Lively II, according to Marc Stein of the Stein Line. Lively has appeared in 98 of a possible 246 regular-season games across his first three seasons.
Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 29
Dallas Mavericks’ Potential Plans for Dereck Lively II
The Dallas Mavericks reportedly began contract extension talks with center Dereck Lively II ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Lively II, 22, is eligible for a new contract until the NBA’s Opening Night Eve, but there’s a caveat.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / July 27
Mavericks, Dereck Lively II Discussing Rookie Scale Extension
The Mavericks and center Dereck Lively II have been discussing a potential rookie scale extension, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27
Mavericks make their feelings about Dereck Lively II crystal clear
The Dallas Mavericks are beginning a new chapter with Dusty May as the head coach, and they are trying to lock up a young player for the foreseeable future.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
Mavericks get bittersweet update on Dereck Lively II
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is progressing in his injury recovery — but probably not at the rate most fans would hope for. Lively missed the final 65 games of the Mavericks’ 2025-26 season and only played in seven games total due to a lingering foot injury.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21
Luka Doncic's offseason request might come at a steep price for the Lakers
Doncic has made clear what he wants the Lakers to add to the roster? But can they afford it?
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / December 4
Mavericks provide injury update on center Dereck Lively
Even when Lively has been available this season, he has been on a minutes limit.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 26
Nico Harrison's issues with team training staff still haunting Mavericks
As the Mavericks faces another injury setback with young center Dereck Lively II, it's fair to ask if Harrison's firing of team trainers helped lead to the team's massive injury issues.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / July 15, 2025
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II reportedly undergoes foot surgery
While Lively’s young career has been limited due to availability, it has not been short on impact.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2024
Mavericks' Dereck Lively is a different player in Year 2
Dereck Lively II promises to be more than just a role player in his sophomore campaign with the Mavs.
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