The Dallas Mavericks have exercised the 2026-27 rookie scale team option for Dereck Lively II, committing $7.2 million for the upcoming season. After a challenging sophomore year marked by injuries, Lively, a 7-foot-1 center, played only 36 games, averaging 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game.
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Mavericks Rookie Scale Option for Dereck Lively II
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