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Mavericks center Dereck Lively II out pending evaluation

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DALLAS The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday that center Dereck Lively II will miss at least three games while doctors evaluate swelling and discomfort in his right foot. Lively, 21, has played seven games this season after offseason foot surgery. The team said it will provide a return timeline in seven to 10 days. He played 55 games as a rookie and 36 last season while recovering from a stress fracture. The Mavericks also await Anthony Davis’s return from a calf strain and list Kyrie Irving as currently recovering from an ACL tear. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Timeline

Rookie season: Lively played 55 games; Mavericks reached the NBA Finals.
Last season: Lively played 36 games while managing a stress fracture in his foot.
Offseason: Lively underwent foot surgery prior to the current season.
Early season: Lively appeared in seven games before reporting swelling and discomfort.
Current: Team announced he will miss at least three games; timeline update expected in seven to 10 days.

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Who Benefited

Mavericks' bench players and opposing teams benefit through increased playing time opportunities as starters and primary interior defenders miss games.

Who Suffered

Dereck Lively II suffered another interruption to his availability and development, and the Mavericks lost interior depth and defensive rim protection.

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