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Dallas Maverick Dereck Lively II Out Indefinitely Again

PUBLISHED Nov 25, 2025, 4:22 PM ET

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Dallas Maverick Dereck Lively II Out Indefinitely Again

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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday that center Dereck Lively II will miss at least the next three games as team physicians evaluate swelling and discomfort in his right foot. Lively, 21, has played seven games this season after offseason foot surgery and a knee issue; he appeared in 55 games as a rookie and 36 games last season while managing a stress fracture. The team said it will provide an updated timeline in seven to 10 days. The Mavericks also await the returns of injured veterans Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Rookie season: Lively played 55 games; Mavericks reached the NBA Finals and lost in five games.
Following season: Lively appeared in 36 games, dealing primarily with a stress fracture in his foot.
Offseason: Lively underwent foot surgery and later experienced a knee issue before the current season.
Early this season: Lively appeared in seven games before reporting swelling and discomfort in his right foot.
Most recent: On Tuesday the Mavericks said he will miss at least three games and be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 11

Who Benefited

Reserve Mavericks players and opposing teams benefit short-term through increased minutes, matchup opportunities, and roster adjustments that create openings for backups to demonstrate value.

Who Impacted

Dereck Lively II and the Mavericks' interior defense suffered immediate performance and depth setbacks from recurring foot issues, pressuring remaining bigs and coaching rotations.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 11
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Reserve Mavericks players and opposing teams benefit short-term through increased minutes, matchup opportunities, and roster adjustments that create openings for backups to demonstrate value.

Who Impacted

Dereck Lively II and the Mavericks' interior defense suffered immediate performance and depth setbacks from recurring foot issues, pressuring remaining bigs and coaching rotations.