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- Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz said Dereck Lively II was walking, lifting weights and coaching at a camp on June 26 while recovering from season-ending foot surgery.
- He missed 43 games over the past two seasons after a January 2025 stress fracture, bone-spur removal and December 2025 right-foot surgery.
- The Mavericks have begun early-stage extension talks for a $14-$15 million deal, with a favorable extension possible if he plays 50-60 games and keeps his defensive impact.
