DERECK LIVELY II NEWS

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

Won't return Sunday Lively is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Rockets due to a right lower leg injury, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Impact Lively suffered an injury to his leg in the second quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game shortly after halftime. He concludes Sunday's contest with two points, two rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 13 minutes of action. The severity of the injury isn't clear at this point, but it is reassuring that he was able to return to the bench and watch the remainder of the game. His status should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dereck Lively II Once Again Proves He Can Go Toe-to-Toe with Wemby The Dallas Mavericks completed a regular-season sweep against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, and Dereck Lively II once again showed that...

MARCH 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dereck Lively II Shows Rookie Growth as Mavs Use 'Chemistry & Trust' to Beat Nuggets In what ended up being a side note in the Dallas Mavericks’ massive win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon, rookie big man Dereck L...

MARCH 19, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Efficient output off bench Lively chipped in 14 points (7-8 FG, 0-3 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks across 23 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact Lively made the most of his opportunities off the bench in this one, missing just one shot from the field, ending close to a double-double and making his mark on the defensive end as well. However, Lively will continue to have a hard cap on his upside if he continues to play off the bench, with Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington currently starting in the frontcourt.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II & Daniel Gafford Thriving Together for Mavs: 'Playing Chess' The Dallas Mavericks’ big-man duo of Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford is thriving alongside superstar Luka Doncic.

MARCH 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mavs learning just how important Dereck Lively II is to their success | NBA.com Mavericks rookie big man Dereck Lively II has turned out to be a perfect fit alongside Luka Doncic in Dallas.

MARCH 14, 2024 • NBA.COM

Close to double-double off bench Lively notched 12 points (6-8 FG), eight rebounds and two blocks across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 win over the Warriors.

Impact Lively missed just two shots from the field and came just two rebounds shy of recording a double-double despite logging just 20 minutes off the bench. Lively lost his starting role at the hands of Daniel Gafford, who's riding an unprecedented efficient stretch, but Lively should continue to see decent minutes off the bench. The move to a bench role certainly limits his fantasy upside going forward, though.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs' Daniel Gafford Praises Rookie Dereck Lively II 'Getting Accustomed to NBA Lifestyle' Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II combined to go 20-21 from the field during the Dallas Mavericks’ blowout win over the Chicago Bulls, and...

MARCH 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mavs' Daniel Gafford Praises Rookie Dereck Lively II 'Getting Accustomed to NBA Lifestyle' Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II combined to go 20-21 from the field during the Dallas Mavericks’ blowout win over the Chicago Bulls, and...

MARCH 13, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

NBA Blue Devil Posts Hakeem Olajuwon-Like Rookie Stat Line Former Duke basketball center Dereck Lively II delivered a career performance in only 20 minutes off the bench.

MARCH 12, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Thrashes Chicago Lively produced 22 points (11-12 FG), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 20 minutes during Monday's 127-92 win over the Bulls.

Impact Lively and Daniel Gafford combined to post 20-for-21 shooting, which proved to be game-breaking efficiency in a blowout win. Gafford played 23 minutes compared to 20 for Lively, but -- especially against subpar opponents -- there is enough fantasy success for the duo cohesively. Monday represents a testament to how difficult Dallas' offense can be to contain as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving continue building rapport with the big men.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Update: Dereck Lively II Rejoins Mavs After 1-Game Absence Mavs center Dereck Lively II rejoined the team in Chicago ahead of Monday’s matchup against the Bulls after missing a game due to personal r...

MARCH 11, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM