The Dallas Mavericks keep waiting for a break that never seems to come. Dereck Lively II, once expected to anchor their future, has played only 98 of 185 possible games, and the setback is deepening. Shams Charania reports he will undergo a second surgery on his right foot to address ongoing pain. His first procedure came in July to fix a stress fracture in his right ankle.

When will Dereck Lively II return from injury?

Dereck Lively II will need a long time for recovery. According to Shams Charania, he is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for next season’s training camp.

Lively only appeared in seven games this season. In four of those games, he was on an 18-minute restriction due to a right knee sprain. However, his recent diagnosis is different. It’s a complication from

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