As the Mavericks prepare for a new season, the franchise receives a promising update on Dereck Lively II's recovery journey.

Is Dereck Lively II going to be ready for the start of the season?

Dereck Lively II has not played since Nov. 21, 2025, and the Dallas Mavericks are still waiting for their center to complete ...

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 ...

The Dallas Mavericks would have not made the 2024 NBA Finals without the contributions of a rookie Dereck Lively II.Lively has only played 43 games in the past two years due to a lingering right foot ...

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 ...

The Dallas Mavericks face a lot of big decisions this offseason regarding the roster. New team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz have no ties to anyone on the roster, and they don ...

Dereck Lively II has played in just 43 games over the Dallas Mavericks' last two seasons. Stacy Revere / Getty Images COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has shed the walking ...

Let's take a look at the Dallas Mavericks' updated depth chart following free agency, along with some analysis of the team's incoming and outgoing players as they shape up for the 2026–27 ...

After season-ending foot surgery, the young center is ditching the walking boot and hitting the facility daily as Dallas ...