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Kellan Olson: Cooper Flagg is probable for the Mavs with a left wrist sprain. Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery) and Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery) remain out.
The person Dumont hires as his lead basketball executive will have to make the final call on what to do with both of Dallas’ first-round picks; decide if the Mavericks should use one of their many frontcourt players to try to get more guard help; and weigh whether to extend Dereck Lively II, the team’s talented 22-year-old center who, because of injuries, has played in just 43 games over the past two seasons. “Whoever they hire has to be able to get Cooper to buy into their vision,” one NBA front-office staffer who was granted anonymity so they could speak freely told The Athletic. “That’s the most important thing.”
Law Murray: The Dallas Mavericks report that Brandon Williams (concussion) is out. Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are out for the season. Caleb Martin (heel) is questionable
Mike Curtis: Dereck Lively II spoke before today’s Mavs Ball in his first public comments since season-ending surgery on his right foot. He’s currently in a boot. “Valuing the little things. Going from not being able to walk to 1 crutch to 2 crutches. I’m just waiting, taking my time & making sure that when I come back, I’m 110%.”
Grant Afseth: The Dallas Mavericks list Klay Thompson (rest) as doubtful against the Memphis Grizzlies. The three two-way contract players are doubtful. Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II remain out for the season.
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Grant Afseth: Jason Kidd said Daniel Gafford is available to play against the San Antonio Spurs. Brandon Williams, P.J. Washington, Dereck Lively II, and Kyrie Irving are all out. The Dallas Mavericks' trades haven't been made official yet. No players from those deals are available.
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.
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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.
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.