DERECK LIVELY II NEWS

Doubtful for Game 4 Lively (neck) is doubtful for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Impact Lively sustained a neck sprain during Sunday's Game 3 and was unavailable down the stretch. He wasn't seen at Monday's practice session and will likely be sidelined Tuesday as the Mavericks attempt to advance to the NBA Finals. If Dallas wins Game 4 to complete the sweep, Lively would have over a week to rest before the NBA Finals begin June 6.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Initial tests OK for Mavs' Dereck Lively II (neck) Initial tests “returned OK” for Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II after he left Sunday night’s game with a neck strain, ESPN reported...

MAY 27, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Status for Game 4 unclear Tests on Lively's neck came back clean, but his availability for Tuesday's Game 4 against Minnesota remains unclear, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact The initial diagnosis for Lively was a sprained neck, and the center will continue to be evaluated Monday. More clarity is expected Monday evening, but for now, Lively should be considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 4.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs' Dereck Lively II's Injury Status 'Unclear' for Game 4 The standout rookie went down after taking a knee to the head from Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 3.

MAY 27, 2024 • SI.COM

Won't return to game Lively (neck) has been ruled out for the remainder of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against Minnesota on Sunday.

Impact Lively sustained a neck sprain in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup after taking a knee to the back of the head, and he'll be unavailable down the stretch. Prior to his departure, he recorded six points (3-3 FG), three rebounds, two assists and a block in nine minutes. Whether he'll be available for Tuesday's Game 4 remains to be seen.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable to return Lively is questionable to return to Sunday's Game 3 matchup against the Timberwolves due to a neck sprain, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Lively was noticeably shaken up after taking a knee to the head and has been diagnosed with a neck sprain following initial testing. Dwight Powell will likely pick up minutes at the five if Lively is unable to return.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs rookie center Dereck Lively II leaves Game 3 of West finals after taking knee to head Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has left Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against Minnesota after getting hit in the back of...

MAY 27, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mavs rookie Dereck Lively II leaves Game 3 of West finals after taking knee to head

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II didn't return to Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against Minnesota due to a sprained neck after getting hit in the back of the head...

MAY 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Suffers head injury Lively suffered an apparent head injury with 8:35 remaining in the second quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves on Sunday, Mike Curtis of The...

Impact Lively took a knee to the back of the head and remained down for several minutes. He headed to the locker room once he got up, but he was walking very gingerly. He'll presumably be evaluated for a concussion, and his status for the remainder of the game appears to be in jeopardy. Lively tallied six points (3-3 FG), three rebounds, two assists and a block in nine minutes prior to sustaining his injury.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to impress Lively logged 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Friday's 109-108 win over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact Lively was perfect from the field, and he continues to benefit from his close-range finishing ability by playing alongside two of the best passers in the league, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Lively is making his presence felt as an effective two-way threat in Dallas' postseason run, averaging 8.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 63.9 percent from the field across 14 playoff contests.

MAY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Derrick Jones Jr., Dereck Lively II, and other local players fought their way into the NBA Area high school coaches talk about the lessons they learned from coaching graduates who are in the NBA playoffs and what they did to carve...

MAY 23, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Mavericks' Dereck Lively II draws comparisons to NBA icons, showcasing sky-high potential Dallas rookie center Dereck Lively II — a first-round pick in last June’s NBA Draft — anchored the Mavericks’ second-half comeback in a 117-...

MAY 19, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Stands tall in victory Lively had 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 117-116 victory over the Thunder in Game 6 of the Western...

Impact Lively continues to play well above his age, producing when it mattered most as the Mavericks eliminated the Thunder. Despite coming off the bench, Lively played the majority of the center minutes, recording his second straight double-double. Dallas will face either the Timberwolves or the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, both teams providing Lively with elite opposition at the center position.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient off bench in Game 5 Lively totaled 11 points (3-4 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 104-92 win over the Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Co...

Impact Lively has been playing off the bench due to the solid play of Daniel Gafford down low, but the rookie out of Duke made his presence felt on both ends of the court Wednesday. Aside from missing just one shot from the field, Lively was active defensively and recorded the first playoff double-double of his career. Lively is averaging 7.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in the postseason, and while he looked very good in this pivotal win, he's not expected to move to a starting role ahead of Game 6 on Saturday.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Close to double-double in Game 6 Lively supplied 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-8 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 114-101 victory over the Clippers in Game 6 of the first ro...

Impact Lively was perfect from the field, active on the glass and efficient in limited minutes out there. The rookie has shown he can be a valuable contributor on both ends of the court when called upon duty, but his fantasy upside won't be high if he continues to play off the bench.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from field Wednesday Lively racked up 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 123-93 win over the Clippers in Game 5 of the first round o...

Impact Lively was a perfect 5-of-5 from the field, outplaying Daniel Gafford despite coming off the bench. The Mavericks have the luxury of being able to lean on both players equally, providing them flexibility when one is outplaying the other. Lively and Gafford will once again be front and center when the two teams line up again Friday.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 21 minutes in win Lively contributed seven points (2-5 FG, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 96-93 win over the Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Confer...

Impact Daniel Gafford started this game, but he was ineffective in just nine minutes of action. Lively had more success, obviously, but he didn't get a ton of burn either with Maxi Kleber and P.J. Washington soaking up the bulk of the frontcourt minutes. The logjam at center is far from ideal for fantasy purposes for both Gafford and Lively.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Lively (knee) is not listed in the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Coach Jason Kidd said Friday that Lively was trending in the right direction and was on track to play in Sunday's series opener, so this is not entirely surprising, though it does boost the team's depth in the frontcourt. Lively should see decent minutes off the bench, although Daniel Gafford is expected to be the starting center, as was the case down the stretch in the regular season.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Sunday Coach Jason Kidd said Friday that Lively (knee) is trending in the right direction and is on track to play in Sunday's Game 1 against the Clippers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morn...

Impact Lively missed the final eight regular-season games due to a right knee sprain but returned to full practices this week and has avoided a setback thus far. If available, the rookie will likely handle a backup role behind Daniel Gafford, but Lively has proven to be an excellent fit in Dallas and should still play around 20 minutes per game in the playoffs.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full go at practice Tuesday Lively (knee) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Impact Lively missed the final eight regular-season games due to a right knee sprain, but it looks like he'll have a chance to play in Dallas' opening-round series against the Clippers. However, the Mavericks still have a few days before they release their official injury report, and we won't get clarity on Lively's status until then.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss rest of regular season Coach Jason Kidd said Wednesday that Lively (knee) is unlikely to play in any of the final three regular-season games, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The rookie center still isn't practicing and has been sidelined since March 31 due to a right knee sprain. His status for the postseason remains unclear, but Lively will have extra time to rest and rehab if Dallas can win one more game and avoid the Play-In Tournament.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss extended period Coach Jason Kidd said Tuesday that Lively (knee) "could be out up two weeks", Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Lively is already set to miss Tuesday's contest with right knee soreness but is now in danger of missing most of the remainder of the regular season. Daniel Gafford, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell are candidates to receive increased playing time in the rookie center's absence.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Lively (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Lively will miss at least one game after suffering an in-game injury during Sunday's win over the Rockets. He's listed with knee soreness, and his next chance to suit up comes Thursday against Atlanta. In Lively's absence, Daniel Gafford and Maxi Kleber could see more minutes, but Dwight Powell should re-enter the rotation, as well.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not present for shootaround Lively (knee/lower leg) was not present for team shootaround in advance of Tuesday's game against Golden State, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Lively drawing a questionable tag Monday was good news after suffering an in-game injury during Sunday's win over the Rockets, but his status remains in jeopardy for Tuesday's contest. Dallas is cruising on a seven-game winning streak, but the team remains just 0.5 games ahead of the Pelicans for the fifth seed in the Western Conference, so Lively being unavailable would represent a sizable loss.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Tuesday Lively is questionable for Tuesday's game against Golden State due to right knee soreness.

Impact Lively was forced to exit Sunday's win over Houston in the first half after suffering a right leg injury, but he appears to have dodged any serious affliction. That being said, if he's unable to suit up Tuesday, Daniel Gafford could see an uptick from the 24.5 minute workload he has averaged across his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE