Center Dereck Lively II recently underwent surgery to remove bone spurs in his right foot, according to multiple reports. He is expected to be healthy for the start of Mavs training camp this fall. NBA correspondent Marc Stein and ESPN’s Shams Charania both reported the news.

The Dallas Mavericks have been dealt another injury setback as promising young center Dereck Lively II underwent surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot.

Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II recently underwent a foot procedure, but thankfully it's not all bad news.