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Mavericks center Dereck Lively II turns heads with sudden growth spurt

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2025-26 season aiming to bounce back after missing the postseason in 2024-25, and they’ll do so with some literal and figurative growth.

The Mavericks open the season with a retooled roster compared to last season’s Opening Night squad. With Kyrie Irving not expected to return until at least January as recovers from a torn ACL, Dallas will lean on Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, Dereck Lively and a deep supporting cast.

Lively, in particular, is looking to reset after an injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign in which he appeared in just 36 regular-season games due largely to a stress fracture in his right ankle. He also underwent surger

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