Dereck Lively II News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

Questionable for Wednesday Lively (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact The second-year big man is dealing with a right shoulder sprain, and the questionable tag suggests he'll be something close to a game-time decision. Lively has averaged 9.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 23.0 minutes per game in six regular-season outings, so losing him would be a huge blow for both head coach Jason Kidd and fantasy managers who have him rostered. If he doesn't play Wednesday, then Dwight Powell should see more minutes as Daniel Gafford's backup option at center.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Monday vs. Indy Lively (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Lively was a late addition to the injury report due to a right shoulder sprain, and it is unclear whether he will miss additional time. The 20-year-old has been a crucial piece off the Mavericks' bench, and he has averaged 9.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 23.0 minutes per game in six regular-season outings. Lively's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Bulls.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Lively had 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Sunday's 108-85 victory over the Magic.

Impact Daniel Gafford continues to start at center, but Lively has been putting up solid numbers off the bench, so the Mavericks' coaching staff keeps finding ways to have him on the floor regularly. Lively has two double-doubles in six appearances this season, and he's averaging a solid 9.3 points and 8.2 boards per game despite logging just 22.8 minutes per contest. He could be an automatic double-double threat if he were to see more minutes regularly.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2024 • SI.COM

Double-doubles off bench Thursday Lively closed Thursday's 120-109 win over the Spurs with 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 28 minutes.

Impact Lively outplayed Daniel Gafford, who got the start at center, showing a more efficient touch near the rim and making his presence on the glass at both ends of the court. As if that wasn't enough, the six assists tied a career-high mark for Lively, who could very well steal the starting gig off Gafford if he continues to put up numbers like these off the bench on a regular basis.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench in opener Lively will come off the bench in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Spurs, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact As expected, Daniel Gafford will get the start over Lively. However, the 20-year-old will play a significant role off the bench and could be a candidate to enter the starting five later on, especially if injury concerns arise. Lively had a solid rookie campaign, during which he averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across 23.5 minutes per game in 55 regular-season outings.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up for 25-26 The Mavericks exercised Lively's third-year rookie option for 2025-26, the team announced Wednesday.

Impact After starting in 42 of 55 regular-season appearances as a rookie, it's no surprise Dallas opted to keep Lively around for another season on a rookie deal. The 20-year-old averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game during the 2023-24 regular season and figures to share center duties with Daniel Gafford this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Lively isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against Milwaukee.

Impact Lively is set to come off the bench in this one as the Mavs elect to deploy Daniel Gafford at center. Lively should still see plenty of chances despite the role change.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills the boxscore in loss Lively closed with eight points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's preseason loss to the Clippers.

Impact Lively got the start once again, chipping across the board in what was arguably his best performance of the preseason. Whether he starts or not come Opening Night, Lively is the preferred fantasy target when comparing him to Daniel Gafford.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Running with first unit Lively is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Lively will get a look at center over Daniel Gafford in Thursday's exhibition. The Duke product looked solid in his last appearance off the bench Monday against Memphis, logging 12 points, three rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 9, 2024 • MAVS.COM

Perfect from field Monday Lively posted 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 14 minutes in Monday's 121-116 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Lively played just 14 minutes off the bench Monday, but he managed to connect on all five of his shots from the field. Lively was the Mavs' starting center for the first half of the 2023-24 regular season, but he ceded that spot to Daniel Gafford after the latter was acquired from the Wizards at the trade deadline. Lively will likely be the first big man off the bench for the Mavericks to start the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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AUGUST 26, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Quiet in Game 5 loss Lively chipped in two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds and one block across 24 minutes during Monday's 106-88 loss to Boston in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Lively struggled playing on the road in the NBA Finals, accumulating six points and 16 rebounds in three games. However, in two games in Dallas Lively posted two double-doubles. This more closely resembled the rest of his successful playoff run, during which he averaged 8.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 66.7 percent in 16 games. Overall, the 20-year-old had a successful rookie season, and he will look to increase his production next year.

JUNE 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-double Lively contributed 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 122-84 victory over the Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Lively might be coming off the bench, but there's no question he makes a substantial impact on both ends of the court. The rookie out of Duke owned the paint and was a massive factor in the rebounding battle that saw the Mavericks dominate the contest. To note, Lively is the first rookie to record multiple double-doubles in the NBA Finals since Magic Johnson in 1980.

JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in Game 3 loss Lively finished with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 loss to Boston in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Lively was limited to just two points in Games 1 and 2, respectively, but he bounced back in this one, and the rookie posted his first double-double of the playoffs since the May 18 win over the Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The rookie was able to make an impact without Kristaps Porzingis (lower leg) on the court, and he'll aim to be a factor in Game 4 on Friday, where the Mavericks need a win to keep the series alive.

JUNE 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Muted impact in Finals Lively registered two points (1-3 FG) and seven rebounds across 19 minutes during Sunday's 105-98 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Through two Finals games, Lively has totaled just four points, 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal with no blocks and four turnovers. Dallas has tried more Maxi Kleber minutes to combat the Celtics' floor spacing, but the results have been less than stellar. Game 3 will be on the Mavericks' home floor, where Lively is averaging 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks in the postseason.

JUNE 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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