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• Mavs Notes: Davis, Big Lineups, Projected Rotation, Arena Site, Casson, Preseason
Injuries prevented the Mavericks from taking a long look at double-big lineups last season. They plan to utilize that size next season to make a deep playoff run, Christian Clark of The Athletic writes. Clark notes that Anthony Davis played only 95 minutes with either Dereck Lively II or Daniel Gafford in the middle. Davis […]...2025
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$Mavericks C Dereck Lively reportedly had foot surgery near same ankle that sustained stress fracture last season$
• Mavericks C Dereck Lively reportedly had foot surgery near same ankle that sustained stress fracture last season

Lively joins teammates Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving in being sidelined this offseason....2025
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• Dereck Lively II Undergoes Procedure To Remove Bone Spurs From Right Foot

Dereck Lively II recently underwent a procedure on his right foot to have bone spurs removed and was initially in a boot. Lively is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Lively averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks in 23.1 minutes across 36 games in his second NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks. Lively missed multiple months of the season with a right ankle...2025
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• NBA Summer League History: Stats For First Overall Picks

Cooper Flagg has been shut down from the 2025 NBA Summer League after appearing in two games, which has become the norm over the past few seasons. Flagg had just 10 points on 5-for-21 shooting in his first game, but bounced back with 31 points as he shot 10-for-21 from the floor on top of 8-for-13 on free throws in his second game. The following list shows the PER and per game averages for every f...2025
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• LeBron James Responding To Lakers' Signals They're Moving On From Him After 2025-26

LeBron James understands the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to pivot to building around Luka Doncic given the fact one player is nearing retirement and the other is in the middle of his prime. However, nuance was sometimes lost during the transition as the organization made clear their priorities had changed. The Lakers acquired Doncic in a February trade for Anthony Davis, signaling a shift away fr...2025
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• Anthony Davis Undergoes Eye Surgery
Anthony Davis quietly played through more than just an abdominal injury last season. The Mavericks star underwent a procedure this summer to repair a detached retina, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season,” Charania reported. “Davis played through multiple hits to […] The post Anthony Davis Unde...2025
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• Anthony Davis Undergoes Eye Surgery, Expected To Return For Mavs Camp
Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the 2024-25 season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday. Anthony Davis Will Be Ready For Training Camp Davis is expected to be healthy in time for training camp, his first with the Mavs since being dealt to Dallas in […] The post Anthony Davis Undergoes Eye Surgery, Exp...2025
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• Mavericks star Anthony Davis gets surgery for detached retina

The superstar reportedly played through the injury during the regular season....2025
• Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Recovering From Retina Procedure, Expected Back For Camp

Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis has undergone a procedure to repair a detached retina but is expected to be fully ready for training camp, per a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. The timeline for when the injury occurred remains unclear. However, Charania noted that Davis played through “multiple hits to the face” last […] The post Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Recovering From ...2025
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• Mavericks' Anthony Davis undergoes surgery to repair detached retina, expected to be ready to start season
Davis averaged 24.7 points and 11.6 rebounds a game last season, but missed 31 games due to injury....2025

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• Anthony Davis injury: Star center undergoes procedure to repair detached retina, per report

Davis is expected to be ready for training camp in Dallas after the surgery...2025
• Mavs’ Anthony Davis Undergoes Procedure On Eye

Mavericks star Anthony Davis has undergone a procedure to repair a detached retina, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The expectation is that he’ll be fully recovered for training camp, Charania adds. While it’s unclear exactly when the injury first occurred, Charania notes that Davis played through “multiple hits to the face” last season. […]...2025
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• Anthony Davis reportedly has surgery to repair detached retina

Davis sustained the injury during the regular season....2025
• Sources: AD had surgery to fix detached retina
Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Davis is expected to be ready for training camp....2025
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• LeBron James Focuses On Healing Knee Injury Before Training Camp

LeBron James said his primary focus is healing his sprained left knee before training camp begins in late September as he prepares for his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 40-year-old superstar suffered the ligament sprain in April during the Lakers' playoff loss to Minnesota in Game 5 of the first round. James told The Associated Press the knee is feeling "good" but emphasized the...2025
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• Mavericks To Target Acquisition Of Point Guard In Offseason

The Dallas Mavericks will have an unexpected instant infusion of talent after winning the lottery and their plan to select Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick. However, with Kyrie Irving out until at least January as he recovers from a torn ACL, the Mavericks will need to acquire a point guard. The Mavericks were suddenly without any capable point guards following their trade of Luka Doncic a...2025
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• Cooper Flagg 'Thrilled' To Join Mavericks After Initial Draft Lottery Shock

Despite his initial visible shock at Monday's draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg is "thrilled" about joining the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN. Dallas secured the top pick with just a 1.8 percent chance of winning the lottery. Sources indicate the Flagg camp quickly recognized the advantages of landing with a playoff-caliber roster featuring established veterans. The Mavericks also have a c...2025
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• Teams Have Serious Concerns About Depth Of 2025 NBA Draft Beyond Top-2

The 2025 NBA Draft early entry list has been released, revealing a much smaller pool of 106 early entrants compared to 195 last year. This significant decrease is primarily attributed to the growing influence of NIL deals in college basketball. Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick regardless of which team secures the top selection on lottery night. The Duke freshman and national player of the ...2025
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• Anthony Davis Will Not Undergo Offseason Surgery

Anthony Davis will not undergo surgery on his adductor strain this summer, according to Nico Harrison. Davis suffered the injury on February 8 and returned late in the season. Davis had 40 points and nine rebounds as the Mavs' season ended against the Grizzlies in the play-in game. Harrison added that he does not expect Dereck Lively II to undergo foot surgery. Lively missed significant time this ...2025
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• Anthony Davis Will Not Undergo Surgery This Offseason

Anthony Davis will not undergo surgery on his adductor strain this summer, according to Nico Harrison. Davis suffered the injury on February 8 and returned late in the season. Davis had 40 points and nine rebounds as the Mavs' season ended against the Grizzlies in the play-in game. Harrison added that he does not expect Dereck Lively II to undergo foot surgery. Lively missed significant time this ...2025
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• Kyrie Irving Could Return In January; Mavs Interested In New Three-Year Deal

While the intended plans for Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks were thwarted by injuries after they traded Luka Doncic, there is optimism within the franchise that Kyrie Irving will be able to return from his ACL tear prior to the 2026 All-Star break. Irving's contract status is also a question as he could become a free agent this offseason. The Mavericks have interest in having Irving decli...2025
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• Nico Harrison Has 'No Regrets' On Trading Luka Doncic To Lakers
Nico Harrison, along with new Dallas Mavericks' CEO Rick Welts, held an hour-long session Tuesday morning with a select group of Dallas-based media. The controversial trade of Luka Doncic for a package headlined by Anthony Davis dominated the discussion. Harrison's only other media availability since the trade was a brief pregame session the following day in Cleveland "There's no regrets on the tr...2025
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• Mavericks' Anthony Davis returns from eye injury to hit game-winner in huge result for playoff pursuit

Davis took an accidental elbow from teammate Daniel Gafford, which left a gash over his eye...2025
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• Mavericks' Anthony Davis exits game with another injury

Anthony Davis got injured in his first game with the Dallas Mavericks, and now he has gotten injured in his fifth game with the Dallas Mavericks as well....2025
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• Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford On Track To Return Next Week
The Dallas Mavericks frontcourt is getting healthier for the stretch run. Anthony Davis recently returned to the lineup. Now, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are both on track to return next week. Lively has been out since January 14 with an ankle injury. In 32 games (25 starts) this season, Lively has averaged 9.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.7 blocks per game. Gafford hasn't playe...2025
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• Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Talks Injury, Trade, More
10-time All-Star Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is loving life with his new team. The 6’10” pro has only appeared in three games since being traded as the centerpiece in the Lakers’ blockbuster pre-deadline deal for All-NBA Team guard Luka Doncic. But he’s already enjoying life with Dallas, as he told Marc J. Spears of […]...2025
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• Mavs’ Kessler Edwards Reaches Active Game Limit

As expected, the Mavericks activated Kessler Edwards for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks. With Anthony Davis sitting out the second end of the back-to-back after returning from his adductor injury on Monday, Edwards earned the start in Dallas’ frontcourt and played 19 minutes in the 15-point loss. While Edwards has seen action in just 40 […]...2025
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• Mavs receive glimmer of hope via Anthony Davis return: ‘Never thought about shutting it down’

It has been a challenging stretch for the Dallas Mavericks, who have struggled with injuries, faced limitations due to their hard cap, and seen their playoff hopes dim in the competitive Western Conference. However, Monday’s game in Brooklyn brought a glimmer of optimism for the Mavs as Anthony Davis made his highly anticipated return from […] The post Mavs receive glimmer of hope via Anthon...2025
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• Anthony Davis: ‘Never A Thought’ About Shutting Down For Season
It has been a rough few weeks for the Mavericks, who have found themselves beset by injuries, unable to make roster additions due to their hard cap, and rapidly losing ground in the postseason race in the Western Conference. But Monday’s contest in Brooklyn provided at least one reason for optimism in Dallas, as Anthony […]...2025
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• Anthony Davis returning for Mavericks after lengthy injury absence following blockbuster trade

Davis, out since Feb. 8, will play his second game for the Mavericks on Monday night...2025