The Mavericks announced Friday that Lively (ankle) has progressed to individual court week after a recent re-evaluation, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Lively remains without an official timetable, but he's going to be re-evaluated weekly, which means fantasy managers can expect more updates on his progress soon. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis (adductor) has been cleared for more dynamic court movements and Daniel Gafford (knee) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

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OUT - Ankle - Fracture Expected Return: 2025-04-02Previous game (vs. DEN 1/14)
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL8.97.21.71.50.6Year Team GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 DAL 32 25 24.0 9.1 7.8 2.6 1.7 0.5 1.2 7 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 3.9 5.5 70.1% 3.9 5.5 70.1% 1.4 2.2 63.8% 3.1 4.8 2.9 2.2 +124 70.4% 2023-24 DAL 55 42 23.5 8.8 6.9 1.1 1.4 0.7 0.9 8 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 4.0 5.3 75.2% 4.0 5.4 74.7% 0.7 1.5 50.6% 2.5 4.4 2.6 1.2 +144 72.8% Career 876723.78.97.21.71.50.61.01500.00.00.0%4.05.473.2%4.05.472.9%1.01.756.7%2.74.52.71.6+26871.9% -
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PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.97.41.31.00.4Year Team GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 DAL 21 0 22.0 7.9 7.4 1.3 1.0 0.4 1.0 4 0 0.0 0.0 100.0% 3.0 4.5 67.0% 3.0 4.5 67.4% 1.7 2.9 59.0% 2.7 4.7 2.3 1.3 +98 67.7% Career 21022.07.97.41.31.00.41.0400.00.0100.0%3.04.567.0%3.04.567.4%1.72.959.0%2.74.72.31.3+9867.7%

Dereck Lively
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. DEN 1/14)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF3224.09.17.82.61.22.92024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB7.84.83.12024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL1.70.52024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%70.1%70.1%0.0%63.8%70.4%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+1242.207

Dereck Lively
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17W 109-84171090301000.0%44100.0%44100.0%22100.0%360.0+9220102.5%10/14L 110-9624875213100.0%3266.7%4250.0%6466.7%251.7-1601960.2%10/10L 107-10218431201000.0%4250.0%4250.0%000.0%121.0-103350.0%10/7L 121-116131232020000.0%55100.0%55100.0%4250.0%210.0+321888.8%
Preseason Totals 18.48.55.52.01.80.81.30.30.00.0%4.03.381.3%4.33.376.5%3.02.066.7%2.03.51.6-141.817.076.3% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%1/14L 118-993400100000.0%3266.7%3266.7%000.0%000.0-40466.7%1/12L 112-101261468203000.0%8675.0%8675.0%22100.0%332.7+552178.8%1/9W 117-1113421161302000.0%13969.2%13969.2%33100.0%790.5+1533373.3%1/7W 118-9719763001000.0%33100.0%33100.0%2150.0%243.0-451090.2%1/6L 119-1043214121300000.0%11763.6%11763.6%000.0%570.0-1732363.6%1/3L 134-122277113101000.0%5360.0%5360.0%2150.0%473.0-1721659.5%1/1L 110-9920866410000.0%5480.0%5480.0%000.0%150.0+541980.0%12/25L 105-99306103212000.0%7342.9%7342.9%000.0%461.5+631242.9%12/23W 132-10816441011000.0%22100.0%22100.0%000.0%311.0+1618100.0%12/21W 113-972811115221000.0%6583.3%6583.3%11100.0%565.0+1342685.4%12/19L 118-95281372302000.0%55100.0%55100.0%4375.0%161.0-342096.2%12/15W 143-13330873112000.0%44100.0%44100.0%200.0%251.5+1031482.0%12/10L 118-104315135102000.0%4250.0%4250.0%2150.0%492.5-1211851.2%12/7W 125-11827762201000.0%3133.3%3133.3%6583.3%332.0+321462.1%12/5W 137-101196111111000.0%6350.0%6350.0%000.0%741.0+821350.0%12/3W 121-1163217113305000.0%10770.0%10770.0%7342.9%650.6+1242065.0%11/30W 106-9422674200000.0%4375.0%4375.0%000.0%340.0+311675.0%11/27W 129-114291292120000.0%5480.0%5480.0%44100.0%270.0+042388.8%11/25W 129-11910242200000.0%200.0%200.0%22100.0%220.0-32634.7%11/24L 123-1183014134201000.0%9777.8%9777.8%000.0%3104.0+822777.8%11/22W 123-120201160211000.0%44100.0%44100.0%4375.0%330.0+251595.5%11/19W 132-9121973011000.0%5480.0%5480.0%2150.0%343.0+2001976.5%11/17W 121-11925653201000.0%5360.0%5360.0%100.0%143.0+1231155.1%11/16W 110-9320742402000.0%6350.0%6350.0%2150.0%221.0+1111050.9%11/14L 115-11317520411000.0%22100.0%22100.0%2150.0%110.0+115686.8%11/12L 120-117241282101000.0%6466.7%6466.7%7457.1%262.0-531666.1%11/3W 108-852011111002000.0%7571.4%7571.4%3133.3%470.5+2531666.1%10/31L 108-10215632101000.0%4250.0%4250.0%22100.0%122.0-25461.5%10/29W 120-11426591131000.0%3266.7%3266.7%2150.0%451.0+341464.4%10/28W 110-102261442310000.0%10770.0%10770.0%000.0%310.0+1431870.0%10/26L 114-102215113001000.0%22100.0%22100.0%2150.0%473.0-1631586.8%10/24W 120-1092715116012000.0%8675.0%8675.0%5360.0%473.0+542573.5%
Regular Season Totals 24.09.17.82.61.70.51.20.00.00.0%5.53.970.1%5.53.970.1%2.21.463.8%3.14.82.2+1242.919.770.4%

Dereck Lively Player Profile
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Dereck Lively Latest News
Progresses to individual work

The Mavericks announced Friday that Lively (ankle) has progressed to individual court week after a recent re-evaluation, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Lively remains without an official timetable, but he's going to be re-evaluated weekly, which means fantasy managers can expect more updates on his progress soon. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis (adductor) has been cleared for more dynamic court movements and Daniel Gafford (knee) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Due for checkup in one month

The Mavericks announced Wednesday that Lively will be re-evaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a right ankle stress fracture. Though Lively is due to be examined by doctors again in approximately one month, fantasy managers shouldn't expect the second-year center to be ready to play right away, even if his re-evaluation yields good news. Shams Charania of ESPN reported earlier Wednesday that Lively's injury is expected to keep him sidelined for around 2-to-3 months in total, making him a drop candidate in most redraft leagues with limited injured reserve spots. Daniel Gafford has started each of the last four games in Lively's stead and has played 30-plus minutes on three occasions while averaging 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.3 blocks, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals.
Out 2-to-3 months with foot fracture

Lively was diagnosed Wednesday with a small fracture in his right foot and is expected to miss 2-to-3 months, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. After a slow start to the season, Lively appeared to have established himself as the Mavericks' clear No. 1 center ahead of Daniel Gafford while averaging 26.8 minutes per game over Dallas' first six games of the new year before exiting early in a Jan. 14 loss to the Nuggets with what was labeled as a right ankle sprain. Lively proceeded to miss the next three games, and after further examination, he was determined to have suffered structural damage to his foot. With Lively now in store for an absence that looks set to stretch into at least late March, Gafford should be in for an extended run as the team's starting center, making him a must-roster option in every format. Gafford has averaged 22.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 blocks and 2.3 assists in 28.0 minutes over the last three contests while Lively has been sidelined.
Iffy against Minnesota

Lively (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves. Lively is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. Daniel Gafford will likely continue to receive increased playing time if Lively is ruled out yet again.
Won't play Monday

Lively (ankle) will not play Monday against the Hornets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. Lively will miss his third game in a row, but he's at least trending in the right direction -- he was upgraded to questionable for the first time since his injury prior to this update. With Dwight Powell (hip) also out, Daniel Gafford and Maxi Kleber are likely to soak up the bulk of the center minutes.
Questionable for Monday

Lively (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hornets. The questionable tag is an upgrade for Lively after the center missed the past two games for Dallas. If Lively is able to return to action, it's likely that Daniel Gafford will make way back to the bench.
Out again Friday

Lively (ankle) will not play Friday against the Thunder. Lively will miss his second game in a row, and the fact that he's getting ruled out a day in advance suggests that he's not day-to-day at the moment. His next chance to play will be Monday against Charlotte. Daniel Gafford could continue to see a spike in fantasy appeal in the meantime after putting up 27 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks in 30 minutes against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Ruled out for Wednesday

Lively (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans. This is an expected update from the Mavericks, but fantasy managers will have to wait for more clarity regarding the severity of his sprain -- it was previously reported that X-rays came back negative. With Lively out Wednesday, Daniel Gafford, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell are candidates to see increased minutes.
X-rays negative on ankle

X-rays on Lively's right ankle returned negative after the center was removed in the first quarter of Tuesday's 118-99 loss to the Nuggets, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports. Lively was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle upon exiting the contest, and the X-rays confirmed that the second-year center avoided any structural damage. Even so, the severity of Lively's sprain isn't yet known, so the Mavericks haven't offered up a clear timeline for his return to action. Even if Lively's sprain is of the Grade 1 variety, he'll most likely miss Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. Daniel Gafford would presumably start Wednesday in Lively's place, while Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell could also fill out minutes at center.