Dereck Lively Not Yet Cleared for Camp Following Right Foot Surgery

Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively has not yet been cleared to participate in training camp as he slowly ramps up basketball activities following December right foot surgery. Sources note Lively has suffered no setbacks, but his status for the start of the regular season remains undetermined, and he could face a minutes restriction upon return. Lively appeared in just seven games last season, averaging 4.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per contest.