Dereck Lively II News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

Mavs' Luka Doncic, Dante Exum Out vs. Pelicans; Dereck Lively II, Maxi Kleber Nearing Return The Mavs released new injury updates on Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, and Maxi Kleber ahead of their matchup against the Pelicans.

Impact Lively has missed Dallas' last four contests with a left ankle sprain. However, the rookie center's upgraded status is a good sign that he is nearing a return.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Lively (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Impact Lively was doubtful for Thursday's game and will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game. Dwight Powell will likely remain in the starting lineup against New York.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Duke Coach Jon Scheyer 1-on-1: Mavs' Dereck Lively II Has 'All-Star' Potential Duke coach Jon Scheyer spoke to DallasBasketball.com for his evaluation and observations regarding the development of Mavs rookie Dereck Liv...

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Likely out against New York Lively (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Lively is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game Thursday while dealing with a left ankle sprain. If the rookie center is ruled out, Dwight Powell will likely continue to start.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Lively (ankle) will not play Tuesday against Memphis.

Impact Lively will miss his third consecutive game due to an aggravated left ankle sprain. Dwight Powell will likely continue starting in his stead Tuesday, with Lively's next opportunity to take the court being Thursday against New York.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Trade Deadline Primer: Mavs Top 3 Backup Center Targets With Dereck Lively II missing games due to an ankle sprain, the need for an upgrade at backup center for Dallas is evident, but who should t...

JANUARY 8, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Officially out Sunday Lively (ankle) will not play Sunday against Minnesota, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Impact Lively's next opportunity to take the court will be Tuesday against Memphis, but his left ankle is a troublesome injury to monitor after suffering sprains on two separate occasions this season. Sunday will mark his second consecutive absence, with Dwight Powell likely to start again in his place.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II Headline Long Mavs Injury Report vs. Timberwolves The Mavs could be without Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II, along with plenty of other important players against the Timberwolves on Sunday.

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Unlikely to play against Minnesota Lively (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Lively is expected to miss his second straight game Sunday due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against the Trail Blazers. Dwight Powell will likely start again if Lively is ruled out.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Lively (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lively sprained his ankle during Wednesday's blowout win over Portland and will miss the rematch. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus Minnesota. In Lively's absence, Dwight Powell should pick up extra playing time.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs Injury Updates: Dereck Lively II, Grant Williams Could Play vs. Trail Blazers The Mavs revealed the injury status of Dereck Lively II and Grant Williams after each suffered ankle sprains on Wednesday.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Questionable for Friday Lively (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Lively suffered a left ankle sprain against Portland on Wednesday and could be held out of Friday's contest. With Richaun Holmes (personal) doubtful, Dwight Powell could be left as Dallas' sole center available if Lively is ruled out.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs Injury Update: Dereck Lively II Helped to Locker Room with Ankle Injury vs. Blazers Just when things were starting to look up for the Dallas Mavericks on the injury front, rookie starting center Dereck Lively II went down wi...

JANUARY 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Won't return Lively (left ankle sprain) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers. He'll finish the contest scoreless (0-1 FG), four rebounds, four assi...

Impact Lively suffered a sprain on the same ankle that he sprained in December. While fantasy managers should certainly be keeping an eye on Lively's status ahead of Friday's rematch with Portland, Lively being ruled out so quickly could have been influenced by the lopsided score. Regardless, expect Dwight Powell to handle most of the center work, while Markieff Morris could see more minutes.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helped back to locker room Lively left Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers and went to the locker room after sustaining a left ankle injury, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lively missed four games in December after spraining his left ankle, making Wednesday's injury cause for concern if he's unable to return. While he's out, expect Dwight Powell and Markieff Morris to see more action.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in win Lively notched 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist across 35 minutes during Saturday's 132-122 win over Golden State.

Impact As a rookie, Lively's production is expected to be somewhat volatile, but the Duke product is earning a lot of confidence and has the keys to the center spot for Dallas. His two games prior to Saturday's effort are prime examples of how rocky his production is, so while any starting center should be considered for fantasy value, he's not quite consistent enough to be fantasy-relevant at this point.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Wolves frontcourt Lively finished with two points (1-4 FG), four rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes during Thursday's 118-110 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact After going for 20-and-10 against the Suns sans Jusuf Nurkic on Christmas, Lively has hit a wall over the past two games. Going up against Jarrett Allen in Cleveland and Rudy Gobert in Minnesota, Lively has totaled six points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 40 minutes while committing nine fouls. Fantasy managers shouldn't panic, as the rookie has been fairly inconsistent all year but has generally looked better as the season has gone along. Next up is a matchup against the Warriors on Saturday -- a potential get-right game versus a team lacking skilled size.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Kidd: Mavs' Dereck Lively II Would Go 'Top 3 or 4' in NBA Re-Draft If the 2023 NBA Draft was reselected today with teams knowing what they know now, Mavs coach Jason Kidd sees Dereck Lively II going “top thr...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dereck Lively continuing to thrive in Dallas The former Blue Devils center has become one of the most impactful big men in the league in just 24 games for the surging Dallas Mavericks.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dereck Lively II's Unmatched Hard Work Paying Dividends for Luka Doncic, Mavs Rookie big man Dereck Lively II has been a godsend for the Dallas Mavericks this season, and his relentless, daily hard work continues to pa...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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