According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks centerDereck Lively II(foot) will undergo season-ending surgery to address lingering discomfort in his right foot. Lively sought multiple opinions on further treatment for his foot, and doctors determined that surgery would be necessary for the 21-year-old center. During Lively's third NBA season, he averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per game across seven contests. Lively is expected to make a full recovery after surgery.

According to Mavs PR, Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (foot) will seek "multiple opinions" regarding further treatment of his right-foot injury. The 2023 No. 12 overall pick underwent surgery on the foot in the offseason. While it appeared the injury was behind him, he is now back on the shelf without a return timetable. Lively has played sparingly this season, also missing time with a knee sprain. In his seven appearances, he's averaged only 4.3 points, 5.3 boards (both career-lows), and 1.6 blocks. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) and P.J. Washington (ankle) also dealing with ailments of their own, Anthony Davis may need to handle most of the work at the five. Moussa Cisse could also find himself starting at some point, which may give him streaming value. As far as Lively is concerned, he's not worth stashing in redraft formats, especially since it may be a while before he is back on the floor.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (foot) will miss at least the next three games, since he is currently being evaluated for swelling and discomfort in his right foot. He will not be available for the team's three-game road trip against the Lakers, Clippers, and Nuggets, and a further timeline will then be given for his return. Lively has played four of the Mavs' last seven games but just seven of their 19 games this season. When available, he has averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 16.4 minutes. per game. While he's out, Daniel Gafford is expected to continue to start for the Mavs, while Dwight Powell and rookie Moussa Cisse will get playing time off the bench.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (foot) is sidelined for Monday's matchup against Miami, extending a pattern of stops and starts after missing a large chunk of the early season. Lively has averaged 17.1 minutes in his last five games, contributing 3.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals, and 2.0 blocks on 54.5 percent shooting. The limited workload keeps him closer to an IL stash than a dependable active-roster piece. His absence keeps Daniel Gafford in a steady role at center, while Moussa Cisse provides depth and P.J. Washington picks up extra rebounding volume when healthy.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) will be active against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He returns to the lineup after getting a night off on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. So far this season, Lively II has made only five appearances and hasn't been much of a use for fantasy managers. The 21-year-old is averaging 4.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 16.0 minutes. On Wednesday, Lively II will share the center minutes with Daniel Gafford (ankle), who has also been cleared to play. It's a difficult matchup for Dallas' bigs against Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is considered probable for a matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The young big man has seen limited action since returning from a knee injury and was given the night off when the Mavericks wrapped up a back-to-back against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Daniel Gafford (ankle)also didn't play against Minnesota, allowing Moussa Cisse to make his first career start. On Wednesday, Cisse will be pushed back to the bench, as Gafford is also listed as probable for the contest.

According to Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, Dallas Mavericks centerDereck Lively II(knee) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old has played in just five games this season due to knee issues. Lively saw 12 minutes of action during Sunday's tilt against the Trail Blazers and will sit out the second half of a back-to-back set on Monday for precautionary reasons. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) also ruled out, the Mavs frontcourt will likely rely upon Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse to carry them this evening.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) will play on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 21-year-old appeared in only three games this season before a knee injury kept him off the floor for the Mavs' last nine games. He was averaging only 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks before going down. With that said, since he will be limited to 15-18 minutes, he may not be the safest option in any fantasy format. However, Lively's presence will still lower the ceiling of Daniel Gafford.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is expected to play on Friday night versus the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Lively himself didn't confirm the report, however, telling reporters, with a grin, that "time will tell" if he's back in the lineup. The Mavericks' center has been in street clothes since October 26th. The former first-round draft pick was a starter in all three games he's played this season. Typically, he splits his minutes with Daniel Gafford. He holds fantasy value due to a high field goal percentage, rebounding rate, and shot-blocking skills. Lively's fellow frontcourt members, Anthony Davis (calf) and P.J. Washington (shoulder), are also questionable for tonight's NBA Cup game.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Lively has missed the last nine games for the struggling Mavericks, but this questionable tag is good news that he's improving and should return sooner rather than later. Dallas has been hit with the injury bug and recently fired controversial general manager Nico Harrison due to the poor start. Lively holds fantasy value when he's healthy and active due to his ability to score in the paint, rebound at a high level and block shots. Fantasy owners will be ecstatic when the center is back and playing his usual minutes. If the 21-year-old misses another game, Moussa Cisse will continue getting reserve minutes behind starting center Daniel Gafford (knee).

According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, Dallas Mavericks centerDereck Lively II(knee) won't suit up against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Lively carried a questionable tag, but he has since been downgraded to unavailable and will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a right knee sprain. The 21-year-old opened the season as the team's starting center in the first three contests, averaging 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 17 minutes while shooting 77.8 percent from the field. With Lively still on the shelf, Daniel Gafford will continue to take on most of the available minutes at center.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is questionable for Wednesday against the Suns after missing eight straight games. He opened the season as the team's starting center in the first three contests, averaging 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 17 minutes while shooting 77.8 percent from the field. If he's cleared, expect a low-usage rim runner who boosts field-goal percentage, blocks, and put-backs, though his workload may sit under 20 minutes as Dallas ramps him up. If he sits, Daniel Gafford remains the preferred streamer for rebounds, FG%, and blocks, with Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse filling spot minutes. With Kyrie Irving (knee) still out and Anthony Davis (calf) questionable, Cooper Flagg and ... [More]

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) remains out for Monday's clash with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 21-year-old has averaged a career-low 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks this season. He's also been limited to three games due to a sprained right knee. With Anthony Davis (calf) also sidelined, the Mavs will rely mostly on Daniel Gafford. However, Gafford has been dealing with his own ailments this season, so he's been logging around 20 minutes per contest. P.J. Washington may also spend more time at the five, with Brandon Williams and Naji Marshall getting additional action from off the bench.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) will likely sit out an eighth consecutive game on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks after the team listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Both Anthony Davis (calf) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) have been tagged as questionable for the game, meaning the Mavericks frontcourt could be very shorthanded. The injury issues at the number five position have allowed rookie Moussa Cisse to enter the rotation, and he's somebody to monitor if the regular bigs are out for Dallas. The 23-year-old finished Saturday's win over the Washington Wizards with five points, nine rebounds, and three blocks in 19 minutes.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Wizards. He missed the last six contests because of a sprained right knee. Although it seems Lively is moving in the right direction, he likely won't be back in action on Saturday night. With Anthony Davis (calf) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) both questionable, the Mavs may still have sufficient coverage underneath the rim. However, if Davis, Gafford, and Lively can't suit up, P.J. Washington may get all the minutes he can handle at the five. Moussa Cisse, who had 10 points, eight rebounds, and one block in 14 minutes on Friday versus Memphis, might also find himself in the starting lineup. If anything, Cisse could get meaningful work from off the bench, making him a risky, high-upside streaming option for fantasy managers.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) will miss at least two more games. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has ruled Lively II until next week, meaning he won't be available for the team's upcoming back-to-back set against Memphis and Washington. Due to a right knee sprain, Lively II has already sat out five contests. With Anthony Davis (calf) also sidelined, Dallas has leaned on Daniel Gafford in the middle. He's done solid work, but the team has limited Gafford's workload to 25 minutes since he just recently returned from an ankle injury.

Dallas Mavericks centers Dereck Lively II (knee) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Both are working their way back and trending in the right direction. Unfortunately, Lively and Gafford will miss another contest. The Mavericks won't play again until Saturday versus the visiting Pistons, so there's a chance at least one of them will be back. Anthony Davis (Achilles) has been cleared and will handle most of the work underneath the basket. P.J. Washington will also see some action at the five, with D'Angelo Russell and Max Christie in line to gain more minutes and scoring opportunities from off the bench.

Dallas Mavericks centerDereck Lively II(knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 21-year-old is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest. He hasn't done much for fantasy managers, averaging 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in three contests so far this season. Lively sprained his right knee in Sunday's 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors. The Mavs frontcourt will continue to lean on Anthony Davis (Achilles) as Daniel Gafford(ankle) will likely be out as well this evening.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) won't play on Monday night against OKC. The 21-year-old hasn't done much for fantasy managers this season, averaging 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in the first three contests of the 2025 campaign. He's dealing with a knee contusion, an injury he picked up in Sunday's 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) still out, Anthony Davis will presumably slide over to the five spot. Naji Marshall, Max Christie, or D'Angelo Russell could move into the starting lineup, although each player should see more work no matter their roles. For now, Lively is day-to-day.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is listed as doubtful for the team's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively is unlikely to play the appear on the second leg of the back-to-back, further limiting the team's frontcourt depth. If Lively and Gafford (ankle) are both absent, expect to see Anthony Davis garnering the majority of the center minutes. Lively has averaged 5.3 points, and 5 rebounds per game on an incredible 77.8% from the field this season. The team could also look toward D'Angelo Russell to fill out the lineup, and give the team a traditional point guard facilitator for their shorthanded squad.