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Mavericks Lock In Dereck Lively II for 2026-27 Season

10/23/2025

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The Dallas Mavericks exercised the fourth-year option for Dereck Lively II for the 2026-27 season at $7.23 million.
Lively played 36 games last season after injuries and averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.
Entering his third season, he could be eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer.
Mark Cuban signaled a shift toward a stretch-five role, noting Lively may shoot 2–3 three-pointers per game.

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The Dallas Mavericks exercised the fourth-year option for Dereck Lively II for the 2026-27 season at $7.23 million.
Lively played 36 games last season after injuries and averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.
Entering his third season, he could be eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer.
Mark Cuban signaled a shift toward a stretch-five role, noting Lively may shoot 2–3 three-pointers per game.