BOSTON — Fifty-one weeks ago, Dereck Lively II was a teenager full of dreams and anxiety, his future on the brink of being shaped. The 2023 NBA Draft was a week away.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks as Mavericks get major injury update for Dereck Lively II. Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is on the road to recovery after ...

Young center Dereck Lively II could see an increase in offensive freedom that would allow him to develop his outside shooting.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has reportedly undergone surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot.

Dallas Mavericks Center Dereck Lively II recently underwent surgery on his right foot. Lively II, 21, is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.