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On YouTubeDallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / January 7
Mavericks Granted DPEs For Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum
The Mavericks’ requests for DPEs have been granted, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). As outlined below, the exceptions are worth $2,626,680 (for Lively) and $1,148,137 (for Exum).
Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / January 2
Chicago Bulls projected to deal for injured lottery pick before NBA trade deadline
The Chicago Bulls are one of the few teams that may be the most intriguing this trade deadline. They could be in a bunch of different deals, targeting the future instead of just this upcoming season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / December 29
Mavericks Seeking Disabled Player Exceptions For Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum
The Mavericks have applied to the NBA for a disabled player exception for Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum, who both suffered season-ending injuries, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).
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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 21
Mavericks announce season-ending news for rising young player
A few weeks ago, the Dallas Mavericks announced that center Dereck Lively II would be having season-ending foot surgery after having a few different issues this year.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
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Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / December 21
Dereck Lively II Underwent a Successful Surgery
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II underwent a successful surgery, as of Sunday, Dec. 21. Read on for the latest on Lively II’s surgery. According to Mavs PR, Dereck Lively II underwent a successful surgery on his right foot.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd reveals message to Dereck Lively II amid season-ending foot surgery update
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd discussed Dereck Lively II’s season-ending surgery on his right foot, which will address lingering issues that have forced him to miss the past three weeks.
Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / December 10
Mavericks Lose Promising Center Dereck Lively For Rest Of 2025-2026 Season
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will miss the rest of the 2025-2026 NBA season. Lively will undergo surgery to relieve lingering pain in his right foot.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 10
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Dereck Lively II, Spurs, Dylan Harper, Suns
Dallas received difficult but expected news on Tuesday. Center Dereck Lively II will undergo a procedure on his right foot and is out for the rest of the season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / December 10
Mavs C Dereck Lively II to have season-ending foot surgery
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot, the team announced Wednesday. Per the Mavericks, Lively is expected to make a full recovery and be available for the start of training camp for the 2026-27 season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / December 10
Mavs’ Dereck Lively to undergo season-ending foot surgery
Dereck Lively II will undergo a procedure to address ongoing discomfort in his right foot, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon, who report (via Twitter) that the Mavericks center will miss the rest of the season as a result of the surgery.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd reacts to Dereck Lively II’s uncertain injury status
The Dallas Mavericks face another difficult stretch as Dereck Lively II seeks more clarity on his foot injury, and Jason Kidd did not hide the emotional weight of the moment.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / December 4
Mavericks provide injury update on center Dereck Lively
Even when Lively has been available this season, he has been on a minutes limit.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 26
Nico Harrison's issues with team training staff still haunting Mavericks
As the Mavericks faces another injury setback with young center Dereck Lively II, it's fair to ask if Harrison's firing of team trainers helped lead to the team's massive injury issues.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / November 25
Mavericks C Dereck Lively II (foot) out at least 3 more games
Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II will miss at least three more games due to swelling and discomfort in his right foot, the team said Tuesday. Lively has missed the past two games.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 22
Why Mavericks will be without Dereck Lively II vs. Grizzlies
The Dallas Mavericks will face the Memphis Grizzlies without Dereck Lively II on Saturday. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Mavericks will look to build off Friday’s win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / November 14
Dereck Lively II expected back for Mavericks on Friday
Dereck Lively II is expected to play Friday night for the Dallas Mavericks in their NBA Cup game against the Los Angeles Clippers after being sidelined with a sprained right knee.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Mavericks exercise option on promising big man
The Mavericks have formally exercised their fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II‘s rookie scale contract.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 30
Dereck Lively II reveals game-altering change for Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are headed to Vancouver to tip-off training camp for the 2025-26 NBA season, and media day was on Monday. It was the first chance to catch up on some Mavs players since last season fell to a disappointing end to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II reveals dunking story ‘everyone’s gonna laugh at’
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has continued to improve his all-around game. He’s a strong defender and rumors suggest Lively could begin taking three-point attempts in games this season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 15
Why Mavericks need Dereck Lively II healthy for upcoming season
The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to have a healthy Dereck Lively II all season long. The former lottery pick out of Duke played in just 36 games for the Mavs last season due to an ankle fracture, but if he can return to full health, he could make a massive difference for Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 25
What Mavericks fans should expect from Dereck Lively II in 2025-26
Who is Dereck Lively II? Sure, we know he is a 21-year-old Dallas Mavericks center who can finish on alley-oops and protect the basket, but what is his ceiling?
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / July 15
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II reportedly undergoes foot surgery
While Lively’s young career has been limited due to availability, it has not been short on impact.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 11, 2024
Dereck Lively II Hopes to Play in Mavericks-Warriors
Mavericks' center Dereck Lively II, who has been out the last four games with a sprained right shoulder, is hopeful to play against the Warriors on November 12, according to ESPN's Tim McMahon.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2024
Mavericks' Dereck Lively is a different player in Year 2
Dereck Lively II promises to be more than just a role player in his sophomore campaign with the Mavs.
Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 3, 2024
Dallas Mavericks Name Dereck Lively II As Starting Center
The Dallas Mavericks recently named Dereck Lively II as the starting center. Lively II, 20, is an NBA rookie on the rise after being named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team and advancing to the NBA Finals, both in 2024.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / June 19, 2024
A potential Mavericks return to the NBA Finals may hinge on breakout center
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II in many ways served as the Dallas Mavericks' heart (both on and off the floor) during their run to the NBA Finals.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / June 13, 2024
Dereck Lively II Posts Finals Best Performance in Costly Loss
Dereck Lively II has been a huge catalyst for the gauntlet of a postseason run that the Dallas Mavericks have had to endure and survive. He's been a massive cog in the wheel, constantly making hustle plays and providing Dallas the opportunities it's needed to be as successful as they've been throughout this playoff run.
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