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The Dallas Mavericks are looking to compete during the 2025-26 NBA season. Mark Cuban previously suggested that center Dereck Lively II could begin taking three-point attempts in games in 2025-26.

Dallas Mavericks News / Sporting News / August 21

Mavericks receive positive update on center Dereck Lively II

The big man recently underwent surgery to tend to a foot injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Mavericks Center Expected to Make a Full Recovery Before Training Camp: Report

The Dallas Mavericks are getting ready for the 2025-26 NBA season. Fans received an update on the team's potential starting center, Dereck Lively II. The big man underwent an offseason surgery to address his foot injury.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Sporting News / August 21

Dereck Lively’s leap: Rising into top-10 center conversation

After offseason surgery, Dereck Lively II is set for a breakout year with the Mavericks—one that could put him in top-10 center conversations and create the NBA’s best defensive frontcourt alongside Anthony Davis.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II-Daniel Gafford decision will significantly impact future

The Dallas Mavericks are set to enter the 2025-26 NBA season in an interesting position. Once Kyrie Irving returns from his ACL surgery recovery, Dallas will feature enough talent to make a deep postseason run.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Mavericks’ latest Dereck Lively II update is crucial after offseason surgery

The Dallas Mavericks are predicted to only slightly improve their 2024-25 record despite making upgrades. At the same time, Mavericks center Dereck Lively II underwent offseason surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot but is expected to recover fully before training camp, as per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 11

What will Dereck Lively II look like on Mavericks without Luka Doncic?

As the Dallas Mavericks move from the Luka Doncic era into the Cooper Flagg era, the moniker "defense wins championships," which was widely mocked during the swap with the Lakers, has become the operative phrase for the franchise's future.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs.com / August 3

Dereck Lively II made huge impact on kids at Sunday’s hoop camp

At Sunday’s Mavs Academy Hoop Camp powered by Dereck Lively II, Lively had a few particular nuggets in minds that he wanted to make sure the 125 kids at the camp took home with them.

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 / Total Apex Sports / July 15

Dereck Lively II Underwent Surgery On Right Foot

Dallas Mavericks Center Dereck Lively II recently underwent surgery on his right foot. Lively II, 21, is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.

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NBA Notes: Mavericks, Dereck Lively II, Pelicans, Kevon Looney, Grizzlies

Mavericks center Dereck Lively II recently underwent surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Lively was seen in a walking boot following the procedure but has since moved out of it.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / July 15

Mavericks center Dereck Lively II reportedly undergoes foot surgery

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Mavericks’ Mark Cuban hints at drastic next step for Dereck Lively II in 2025-26

Dallas Mavericks fans hoping for an offensive transformation may be in for a treat next season. During Cooper Flagg’s introductory press conference, minority owner Mark Cuban hinted at a bold change involving Dereck Lively II, who could shift into a modern stretch five center role.

Dereck Lively II Shares Message with No. 1 Pick Cooper Flagg

Tonight, the Dallas Mavericks selected elite two-way combo forward Cooper Flagg with the top overall pick, a player who has accomplished an incredible amount before even stepping on an NBA floor.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / January 22

Report: Mavs' Dereck Lively II (foot) out 2-3 months

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has a small fracture in his foot and will be out two to three months, ESPN reported Wednesday. The 7-foot-1 Lively has been out with a right foot ailment since a Jan.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / January 22

$Mavs big man expected to miss 2-3 months with foot fracture$

Mavs big man expected to miss 2-3 months with foot fracture

Dereck Lively has been diagnosed with a small fracture in his foot.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / January 14

Mavericks' Lively II exits with ankle sprain, doesn't return

Mavericks' Dereck Lively II exits with ankle sprain, doesn't return

The Mavericks ruled starting center Dereck Lively II out with an ankle sprain just four minutes into their Tuesday game against Denver, the team announced.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 11

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

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.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 3

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

Potential Mavericks return to NBA Finals may hinge on breakout center

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.

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