Former NBA Performance & Rehab Director Offers Insight on Mavericks' Dereck Lively II's Injury
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is expected to be sidelined for a lengthy period as he recovers from a fracture in his foot. Learn more about what he faces.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are navigating a challenging season marred by injuries, and center Dereck Lively II's situation draws particular attention. Lively has been sidelined since sustaining an injury on Jan. 14 during a loss against the Denver Nuggets and won’t be back in the lineup for an extended period.
Initially diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, the Mavericks later announced that Lively’s injury was more significant, being a stress fracture.
A former NBA Performance & Rehabilitation Director shared insights with DallasHoopsJournal.com, discussing the variability in game-day status reports across the league and interpreting Lively’s injury details based on the team’s announcements and external reports.
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