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The Mavericks may have solved one problem against the Thunder, but this team still has a plethora of questions to answer.
The Oklahoma City Thunder may be without two of their star players in Monday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks.
With Dereck Lively (knee) sidelined, Christie will enter the starting lineup. The 22-year-old swingman has provided a spark off the bench for the Mavericks through three regular-season games, averaging 11.7 points while shooting 60.0 percent from beyond the arc in 27.3 minutes per contest.
Ahead of Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg 's debut, Dereck Lively II gave us a glimpse into what the NBA's top prospect is like off the court. Flagg's a vital piece of bold Mavericks predictions some have for Dallas, heading into the regular season.
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have exercised their fourth-year team option on center Dereck Lively II for the 2026-27 season.