New NBA Rumors on Dereck Lively II Contract Talks amid Foot Injury Recovery
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New NBA Rumors on Dereck Lively II Contract Talks amid Foot Injury Recovery
Dereck Lively II only played seven games in the 2025-26 season and had season-ending surgery in December due to issues with his right foot. Nonetheless, the young center remains a major part of the Dallas Mavericks' future plans.
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PrimaryTold today that Dallas has held some early stage talks with Dereck Lively II on a possible contract extension. Lively, 22, is eligible for a new deal until Opening Night Eve but played in just seven games in 2025-26 before foot surgery.
Told today that Dallas has held some early stage talks with Dereck Lively II on a possible contract extension. Lively, 22, is eligible for a new deal until Opening Night Eve but played in just seven games in 2025-26 before foot surgery. submitted by /u/Garmian_MFFL [link] [comments]
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Dereck Lively II, Mavericks Begin Extension Negotiations
The Dallas Mavericks and center Dereck Lively II have begun talks on a rookie scale extension. Lively and Dallas have until just before the regular season to reach an agreement on an extension. If the Mavs and Lively can't come to terms, he'll be eligible for restricted free agency next July. Due to several foot and ankle injuries, Lively has appeared in just 98 games over his first three NBA seasons. This included only seven games last season. Despite the injuries, Lively has shown considera...
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Mavericks open extension talks with Dereck Lively II - TalkBasket.net
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Mavericks, Dereck Lively II Discussing Rookie Scale Extension
The Mavericks and center Dereck Lively II have been discussing a potential rookie scale extension, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Stein cautions that the contract talks are at an “early stage,” and notes that the deadline for a deal being completed is the day before the 2026/27 regular season begins […]
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