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COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Dereck Lively II is six months removed from season-ending foot surgery, out of his walking boot, and in no hurry to circle a return date. The Dallas Mavericks center addressed his recovery Friday after spending the afternoon with young players at a team youth camp, framing the...

For Moussa Cissé, the journey from Conakry, Guinea, to the NBA has been one of perseverance, learning, and steady growth. The 23-year-old center, now on a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Legends, has quickly developed into a defensive anchor with elite athleticism, energy, and a deep commitment...

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd wants Dereck Lively II to keep growing, and that now includes shooting the ball. "We all know he’s mature. We’re going to let him shoot," Kidd said. "We want him to fight. We want him to be the champion of the paint. We want...