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2mo ago

Dereck Lively II Undergoes Right Foot Bone Spur Surgery

The Mavericks expect him to report to training camp fully healthy after the minor operation.

Apr 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) looks to pass as Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Dereck Lively II had bone spurs removed from his right foot on July 15 in a procedure reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania
  • The minor nature of the surgery is not expected to delay his readiness for the Mavericks’ training camp in late September
  • Lively missed over two months of the 2024–25 season due to foot and ankle issues, appearing in only 36 games
  • In limited action last year, the 7-foot-1 center averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting above 70%, showcasing his rim-protection role
  • His healthy return will boost Dallas’s championship hopes as the frontcourt is reconfigured around Anthony Davis and top draft pick Cooper Flagg following the Luka Doncic trade