The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have exercised the team option for the 2026-27 season on center Derek Lively II's rookie contract.
Lively's contract is worth $7,239,130 for the 2026-27 season. During this preseason, Lively averaged 7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1 steal, and 1.5 blocks in 17.5 minutes per game, shooting 72.2% from the field and 66.7% from the free throw line.

They have exercised the team option for the 2026-27 season on center Derek Lively II's rookie contract.
Lively II's contract for the 2026-27 season is worth $7,239,130.
During this preseason, Lively II averaged 7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1 steal, and 1.5 blocks in 17.5 minutes per game, shooting 72.2% from the field and 66.7% from the free throw line.

