Mavs' Dereck Lively II to Miss Season with Right Foot Surgery

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. This marks the end of his 2025-26 campaign, having played just seven of the Mavs' 25 games this season and being sidelined since Nov. 22. Lively, who averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 16 minutes per game, had previously fractured the same foot last January and underwent offseason surgery. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for training camp. His absence will likely increase minutes for Daniel Gafford and Anthony Davis.