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• Mavericks Big Man Dereck Lively II Undergoes Foot Surgery
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II underwent a successful procedure to remove bone spurs from his right foot, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and NBA insider Marc Stein. The 21-year-old big man is expected to recover in time for training camp later this year. Lively, entering his third NBA season, has already dealt with his […] The post Mavericks Big Man Dereck Lively II Undergoes F...2025See also Dereck Lively
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• Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II Undergoes Foot Surgery, Expected To Return For Training Camp
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has reportedly undergone surgery on the right foot injury that limited him to 36 games (29 starts) in the 2024-25 season, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Tuesday. His foot was placed in a boot after the procedure, and the 21-year-old is expected to be healthy for training camp. Dereck […] The post Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II Undergoes Foot Surge...2025Continue with Dereck Lively
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• Dereck Lively II Undergoes Procedure To Remove Bone Spurs From Right FootDereck 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...2025Check it out Dereck Lively -
• Dylan Harper Following Cooper Flagg Matchup: 'Showed The NBA World What We're About'The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 76-69 on Saturday night, in a Summer League matchup featuring the top two picks of the 2025 NBA Draft. No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg finished with 31 points on 10-of-21 shooting, with No. 2 pick Dylan Harper scoring 16 points in 20 minutes. "[There's] not a better time to come back [than] in a game like this and a crowd as electrifying as this," said H...2025See more articles Dylan Harper -
• LeBron James Responding To Lakers' Signals They're Moving On From Him After 2025-26LeBron 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...2025Visit the page LeBron James -
• 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...2025See more articles Anthony Davis
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• Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Recovering From Retina Procedure, Expected Back For CampDallas 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 ...2025Read about Anthony Davis -
• Kyrie Irving Gives Update on Potential Injury Return
Kyrie Irving isn’t rushing his comeback, and he’s not making any promises either. The Dallas Mavericks guard spoke openly about his recovery from a torn ACL, revealing he’s unsure if he’ll be back in time for the 2026 NBA Playoffs. “Don’t hold your breath on that, you know what I’m saying?” Irving said during a […] The post Kyrie Irving Gives Update on Potential Injury Return appeared first ...2025Visit the page Kyrie Irving
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• Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Doesn’t Know If He’ll Be Back For 2026 NBA Playoffs
Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving tore his left ACL last NBA season against the Sacramento Kings. The one-time NBA champion has been rehabbing his injury diligently, but he’s not sure if he’ll be back for the 2026 playoffs. Kyrie Irving if he’ll be back for playoffs: “Don’t hold your breath on that… I just […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Doesn’...2025Continue with NBA Playoffs
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• Spencer Dinwiddie, Hornets Agree To One-Year DealSpencer Dinwiddie and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a one-year deal. Dinwiddie gives the Hornets veteran rotation depth in the backcourt, which is critical considering the injury history of LaMelo Ball. Dinwiddie averaged 11.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 27.0 minutes last season with the Dallas Mavericks....2025Continue with Spencer Dinwiddie
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• Matisse Thybulle Picks Up $11.5M Option With BlazersMatisse Thybulle is picking up his $11.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers matched Thybulle's three-year, $33 million offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks when he was a restricted free agent in 2023. Thybulle averaged 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.2 steals in 20.8 minutes over 15 games last season with the Blazers. Thybulle did...2025Click for news about Matisse Thybulle -
• Luka Doncic Has Lost Significant Weight With Offseason Conditioning OverhaulLuka Doncic has undergone a dramatic conditioning transformation this offseason, dropping significant weight and implementing strict diet and cardio training following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Slovenian star's commitment to fitness represented a major shift from his previous offseason routines. Doncic spent an entire month away from on-court basketball wor...2025Continue with Luka Doncic -
• Mavs Not Looking To Trade Daniel GaffordThe Dallas Mavericks are not interested in trading Daniel Gafford, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Gafford signed a three-year, $60 million extension on Monday, which was perceived by some around the league as a trade-friendly deal. The Mavs value Gafford due to Dereck Lively II's injury issues. The team is also not looking to deal P.J. Washington this offseason....2025Click for news about Daniel Gafford -
• Josh Green Undergoes Successful Shoulder SurgeryCharlotte Hornets forward Josh Green underwent surgery to address left shoulder instability and will be sidelined indefinitely. The team announced Green is expected to make a full recovery but provided no timeline for his return. Green averaged 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 27.8 minutes per game during his first season in Charlotte. He appeared in 68 games with 67 starts after joinin...2025Continue with Josh Green -
• Dante Exum, Mavericks Have Mutual Interest In New DealDespite rumors of interested overseas teams, Dante Exum and the Dallas Mavericks have mutual interest in signing a new deal. Exum has spent the last two seasons in Dallas. The Mavericks hold Early Bird rights for the veteran guard, allowing them to give him a dump in pay from his previous salary of $3.15 million for this season. Exum played in 75 regular seasons games for the Mavs over the last tw...2025See more Dante Exum -
• Mavericks, Dante Exum Have Mutual Interest In New DealDespite rumors of interested overseas teams, Dante Exum and the Dallas Mavericks have mutual interest in signing a new deal. Exum has spent the last two seasons in Dallas. The Mavericks hold Early Bird rights for the veteran guard, allowing them to give him a dump in pay from his previous salary of $3.15 million for this season. Exum played in 75 regular seasons games for the Mavs over the last tw...2025See also Dante Exum
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• Suns Narrow Head Coach Candidate List To 8 CandidatesThe Phoenix Suns have narrowed their list for the next head coach to eight candidates. These eight candidates will advance to a second round of interviews over the next week. The eight candidates are Sean Sweeney, David Fizdale, James Borrego, Johnnie Bryant, Jordan Ott, Steve Hetzel, Micah Nori and Dave Bliss. Sweeney is currently an assistant coach on Jason Kidd's staff with the Dallas Mavericks...2025See more articles Phoenix Suns -
• Mavericks Searching For Point Guard With Kyrie Irving Targeting January Return
The Dallas Mavericks are looking to shore up the point guard position knowing Kyrie Irving won’t return until at least January. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Irving tore the ACL in his left knee on March 3 and underwent surgery a couple days later. That would put his recovery timeline at about nine […] The post Mavericks Searching For Point Guard With Kyrie Irving Ta...2025Read about Kyrie Irving
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• Mavericks To Target Acquisition Of Point Guard In OffseasonThe 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...2025Visit the page Cooper Flagg -
• Cooper Flagg 'Thrilled' To Join Mavericks After Initial Draft Lottery ShockDespite 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...2025See more articles Cooper Flagg
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• Mavericks Won't Trade Pick, Plan To Select Cooper Flagg At No. 1The Dallas Mavericks have no plans to trade the top overall pick after winning the lottery on Monday and intend to select Cooper Flagg, sources tell ESPN's Tim MacMahon. The Mavs had only a 1.8% chance of winning the lottery. The Mavericks surprisingly were in the lottery after reaching The Finals in 2024, but they dealt with injuries throughout the season and traded away Luka Doncic shortly befor...2025Continue with Cooper Flagg -
• Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top-4
The NBA held its 2025 Draft Lottery in Chicago on Monday with the Dallas Mavericks winning the lottery with a 1.8 percent chance. The San Antonio Spurs moved up to No. 2 ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3, and Charlotte Hornets at No. 4. Cooper Flagg is the presumptive No. 1 pick with Dylan Harper expected to be selected at No. 2. The draft is expected to open up considerably after the first...2025Visit the page San Antonio Spurs
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• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' PhysicalThe Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob partner from availab...2025Read about Los Angeles Lakers -
• Teams Have Serious Concerns About Depth Of 2025 NBA Draft Beyond Top-2The 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 ...2025Read about Cooper Flagg -
• Luka Doncic Admits He ‘Played Through A Lot Of Injuries’ With Mavericks: ‘A Lot Of People Don’t Know That’
Luka Doncic told Malika Andrews of ESPN that he “played through a lot of injuries” during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic, who is now on the Los Angeles Lakers, was traded by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison over conditioning issues. “I would say I gave everything to that franchise,” Doncic said. “I played […] The post Luka Doncic A...2025See more articles Luka Doncic
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• Jason Kidd 'Resented' Front Office For Being Tasked With Remaking Roster Built For Luka DoncicJason Kidd harbored resentment toward the Dallas Mavericks front office regarding their midseason trade of Luka Doncic, despite sharing some of the same frustrations with the star player that led to the move, according to multiple team and league sources speaking to DLLS Sports. Kidd was reportedly frustrated not only by the team's injury crisis but also by being tasked with reinventing a roster t...2025Visit the page Jason Kidd -
• Report: Nico Harrison ‘Griped’ That Luka Doncic Was Holding Mavericks ‘Hostage’
According to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Nico Harrison “griped” that Luka Doncic was holding the Dallas Mavericks “hostage.” Harrison wasn’t happy when Doncic didn’t join the Mavericks on a road trip. Doncic wanted to stay in Dallas to rehab his calf injury, while Harrison wanted the superstar to rehab on the road with […] The post Report: Nico Harri...2025Read about Nico Harrison
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• Mavericks injury update: Kyrie Irving (knee) could return by January 2026
The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season was derailed for several reasons. First, the team traded All-NBA PG Luka Doncic to the Lakers at the trade deadline. On top of that, the Mavs had multiple players deal with long-term injuries in the second half of the season. That included nine-time all-star Kyrie Irving. He tore his ACL […] The post Mavericks injury update: Kyrie Irving (knee) cou...2025Visit the page Kyrie Irving
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• Kyrie Irving Could Return In January; Mavs Interested In New Three-Year DealWhile 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...2025Visit the page Kyrie Irving -
• 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...2025Read about Nico Harrison