Mavericks' Dereck Lively Out 3+ Games with Right Foot Swelling; Extended Absence Feared

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will miss at least the next three games due to "swelling and discomfort" in his right foot, as announced Tuesday. The team fears an "extended absence," with a further timeline expected in 7-10 days. Lively underwent surgery on this same foot in July to clean out bone spurs and has already missed a dozen games this season, including nine due to knee pain. He's appeared in only seven contests, averaging 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. He also missed over two months last season with a right ankle stress fracture.