Mavericks Forward Dereck Lively II Faces Recovery After Foot Surgery

Lively appeared in seven games last season before undergoing right‑foot surgery, and he has struggled to regain full fitness this year. He says the lingering discomfort forces him to wait longer before returning to full competition.

The veteran forward is leaning on former Maverick Tyson Chandler, who is assisting with his rehabilitation routine. Dallas hopes Lively will soon rejoin the lineup at full strength.