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Mavs PR: The Dallas Mavericks announced today that center Dereck Lively II underwent successful surgery on his right foot. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Calder at the Fortius Clinic in London.
"They have to be very careful with what they do with AD," an East executive said. "They could set themselves back years with the wrong deal." Speaking of Daniel Gafford, he has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate this season and into the future, especially if the Mavericks have to cut payroll. He's a quality big man, and the three-year, $54 million contract he starts next season is viewed as reasonable. But with center Dereck Lively II playing just 43 games over the past two seasons -- he will miss the rest of 2025-26 with a foot injury -- it should no longer be assumed that Gafford is expendable in Dallas.
Shams Charania: Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending right foot procedure to address lingering discomfort, sources tell me and Tim MacMahon. Lively, who played 7 games this season, is expected to make a full recovery.
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Mike Curtis: Asked Jason Kidd about Dereck Lively II seeking multiple opinions on his foot injury: "For a 21-year-old, it's tough. He wants to play. Unfortunately, he can't play right now. Hopefully, as he goes through this process of finding other opinions of what he should do, it brings resolve & he can get back to playing because we miss him, but he misses playing. Hopefully, there is some conclusion to this & he's back on the floor for us because we do miss him."
Mavs PR: Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, who has been sidelined due to swelling and discomfort in his right foot, is currently seeking multiple opinions on the next steps in his treatment process. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
Mike Curtis: PJ Washington (right ankle sprain) and Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain) are questionable for tomorrow's game against the #Heat. Dereck Lively II (right foot injury management) remains out. Cooper Flagg (right thumb splint) is available.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is experiencing “swelling and discomfort” in his right foot and will miss the Mavericks’ next three games, at minimum, the team announced Tuesday. Lively won’t travel on the Mavericks’ four-game road trip that continues Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days.
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Marc Stein: More from Dallas: It is feared that the Mavs face an extended injury absence for Dereck Lively II, @TheSteinLine has learned. Held out Monday in Miami for right foot injury management, Lively has played in seven of 19 games after offseason foot surgery and a recent knee issue.
