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Blows up with double-double Lively ended with 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 35 minutes during Thursday's 117-111 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Lively held down the frontcourt effectively, racking up a great line while containing DeAndre Ayton's production. Donovan Clingan has a bit more success against Lively, but the 2023 first-round pick was nonetheless impressive. Daniel Gafford only managed 10 minutes during Thursday's win, so it appears that Lively is strengthening his hold on the starting job.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Efficient double-double in loss Lively dropped 14 points (7-11 FG), grabbed 12 boards, blocked three shots and dished one assist in 33 minutes of play during Monday's 119-104 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact The sophomore big man recorded his sixth double-double of the season, and tied his second-highest marks for blocks and assists while he was at it. In the five games previous, Lively had averaged 7.2 points and 8.4 boards. He'll look to keep building on Monday's performance against the Lakers on Tuesday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Full-go against Cleveland Lively won't have a minutes restriction in Friday's game versus the Cavaliers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Lively returned to action Wednesday after missing three straight games with a hip injury and logged just twenty minutes. However, Lively will now be available to play closer to the 26.4 minutes per contest he was averaging in his previous 10 appearances.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded line in return Lively (hip) finished with eight points (4-5 FG), six rebounds, six assists, four blocks and one steal across 20 minutes Wednesday in the Mavericks' 110-99 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Though he took back his usual spot in the starting five in his return from a three-game absence due to a left hip contusion, Lively ended up seeing lighter minutes than usual while Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd deployed a deep center rotation that included Daniel Gafford, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber. Powell likely won't be featured in the rotation moving forward, while Kleber could be needed to play more minutes at power forward after P.J. Washington (knee) sat out the entire second half of Wednesday's contest. With that in mind, expect Lively's playing time to pick up as he becomes further removed from the hip injury, and despite getting more limited run than usual against the Rockets, the second-year big man was still able to come away with a solid all-around fantasy line.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Houston Lively has been made available for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Impact After missing the last three games with a hip contusion, Lively will return to the floor for the Mavericks on Wednesday. Head coach Jason Kidd said Lively will have a 15 to 18-minute restriction in his return against Houston.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable again Lively (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Lively has missed three straight games due to a left hip contusion and was listed as questionable ahead of two of those three absences. If the youngster can't suit up, Daniel Gafford should continue to start at center.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Monday Lively (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact Lively will miss his third consecutive outing due to a left hip contusion, and his next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Rockets. Daniel Gafford should draw another start, though Maxi Kleber and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are candidates for an uptick in playing time off the bench.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Monday Lively (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact A left hip bruise has forced Lively to miss the Mavericks' last two games, but he could make his return Monday. If he remains out, Daniel Gafford would likely start at center while Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber would both be in line for more minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Lively (hip) won't play in Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Lively will miss a second straight contest due to a left hip bruise. Daniel Gafford started and 29 minutes in place of Lively on Friday and should remain in the first unit Saturday. With P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall suspended, Dwight Powell and Markieff Morris could also expanded roles.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday vs. Phoenix Lively (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Impact Lively is working through a left hip contusion, which is serious enough for him to be sidelined for Friday's Western Conference clash. Daniel Gafford will likely slide into the starting lineup due to Lively's injury and Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell should see increased playing time off the Mavericks' bench. Lively's next opportunity to play will be Saturday against Portland.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Phoenix Lively is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Suns due to a left hip contusion.

Impact Lively is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 1 on Friday due to a hip injury. If the 20-year-old big man is unable to suit up against Phoneix, Daniel Gafford, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell are candidates to receive increased playing time.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Top rebounds in double-double Lively racked up 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 113-97 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Lively led the way for Dallas in the paint Saturday, leading all Mavericks in rebounds and blocks while adding a pair of steals and concluding as the lone player with a double-double. Lively has recorded a double-double in five contests this season, hauling in 10 or more boards in eight outings.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 14, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Pulls down 13 rebounds Lively registered five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and one block in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Lively was moved to the bench for the start of the second half in favor of Daniel Gafford, but he still saw a much larger workload. He recorded at least five assists for the third time of his career, and he posted his fourth double-double of the campaign. He's on pace to record 10th-round value in nine-category formats for the season due to efficient shooting with strong rebounding and shot blocking.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong double-double in return Lively closed Tuesday's 121-116 victory over Memphis with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-7 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 32 minutes.

Impact Lively returned from a one-game absence, playing a season-high 32 minutes. He also recorded a season-best 17 points, tallying his fourth double-double. Although the Mavericks have a more than capable backup in Daniel Gafford, there is a chance head coach Jason Kidd is now prepared to lean into Lively a little more. While both should continue to play meaningful roles, Lively is the logical choice to be given the majority of the minutes given his trajectory.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Memphis Lively (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Lively will return from a one-game absence due to a right knee injury, though it's unclear if he'll move back to the starting lineup or if he'll remain on the bench. Lively has started in Dallas' previous nine contests, averaging 8.0 points and 6.3 rebounds across 22.0 minutes per game in that span.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Tuesday vs. Memphis Lively (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Impact Lively was sidelined for Sunday's game against Portland due to a right knee injury he suffered late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's clash against Utah. Daniel Gafford would be in line to start at center for a second straight game if Lively is unable to play, while Maxi Kleber would see an uptick in playing time off the pine.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Lively has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right knee hyperextension.

Impact Lively left Saturday's win over Utah late in the fourth quarter, and while he returned to the bench, he never returned to the game. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against Memphis. In Lively's absence, Daniel Gafford will likely move into the starting lineup, while Maxi Kleber is a candidate for increased minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Lively (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Lively left Monday's game early due to an illness and was questionable for Wednesday. However, the big man has been cleared to play and may see an elevated role, as Daniel Gafford (illness) has been ruled out. Over his last seven appearances (all starts), Lively has averaged 7.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.3 blocks in 20.9 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against New York Lively (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Lively left Dallas' most recent contest early due to an illness and could be forced to sit out Wednesday. If Lively is unable to suit up against New York, Daniel Gafford would likely draw the start.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Monday Lively will not return to Monday's game against the Hawks due to an illness.

Impact Lively started the game and was able to play through the first half, during which he posted two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 11 minutes. With the second-year big man sidelined, the Mavericks will likely turn to Daniel Gafford and Maxi Kleber the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to return Monday Lively is questionable to return during Monday's game against the Hawks due to an illness, Mavericks beat reporter Landon Thomas reports.

Impact Daniel Gafford started the second half with Lively remaining in the locker room. If the second-year big man is unable to return, Gafford and Maxi Kleber will likely both see an uptick in playing time.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets season high in double-double Lively finished Sunday's 123-118 overtime loss to the Heat with 14 points (7-9 FG), 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 31 minutes.

Impact Lively helped lock down the paint in Sunday's overtime contest, leading all Dallas players in rebounds to go along with a pair of blocks in a double-double showcase. Lively set a new season high in boards, hauling in at least 10 rebounds in four contests. Lively has now recorded three double-doubles this year, his first since Nov. 3.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain in starting role Lively will remain in the starting role "for the next couple of games," head coach Jason Kidd told media, including Landon Thomas of Mavs Fans For Life, in his post-game press conf...

Impact Lively got the start in Saturday's win over the Spurs and posted seven points, four rebounds, two assists and four blocks across 20 minutes. Even though Daniel Gafford outplayed him with a 22-point, seven-rebound, three-block effort in only 18 minutes, it seems Lively will stay with the first unit for now. There's no timetable for Kidd to make a definitive decision on who will be the starting center going forward -- assuming he'll make one at some point.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod vs. Jazz Lively will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact The 20-year-old will replace Daniel Gafford in the starting five after a solid return from a right shoulder sprain in Tuesday's loss to Golden State, during which Lively recorded 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes. The big man will likely still split minutes with Gafford, and the two should both receive significant playing time with P.J. Washington (knee) out.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE