Dereck Lively II (DAL): Day-To-Day
Lively (foot) has not been cleared to participate in training camp yet and is slowly ramping up toward basketball activities, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Rimside Brief
The Dallas Mavericks are navigating a difficult season, sitting at 26–56 and ranked 12th in the Western Conference. Their power ranking of 21 and a net rating of –5.4 reflect the challenges they face, and they have managed only one win in their most recent game, going 3–7 in the last ten.
Center Dereck Lively II remains on a Day‑To‑Day list after foot surgery. In the seven games he has played this season, he has averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists while shooting 61.1% from the field. The team expects him back around October 9, 2026, but he has not yet been cleared for training camp. His gradual return will be a factor in the Mavericks’ front‑court depth and could influence how quickly they can improve their performance as the season progresses.
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