Dereck Lively II
#2 · C · Dallas Mavericks
Ruled Out — Out
Returns in 4 days
No upcoming game scheduled.
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Points
Line 3.5
2025-26
3.5
Rebounds
Line 5.5
2025-26
5.5
Assists
Line 1
2025-26
1
Steals
Line 0.5
2025-26
0.5
Blocks
Line 2
2025-26
1.8
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22W | vs NO | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 20L | vs NY | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Nov 17W | vs POR | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 15L | vs LAC | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | GP | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 16.4 | 1.6-2.6 | 61.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| vs. Conference | 4 | 14.3 | 1.0-2.0 | 50.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| 3+ Days Rest | 2 | 14.0 | 1.0-2.5 | 40.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
Market ContextSample
Illustrative player-prop lines & cross-book movement — this widget uses sample data until a live market/props feed is connected. Real game odds are on the Live Lines page. Information only, not a recommendation.
Points
opened at 19.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Dereck Lively II — Out
Lively underwent right foot surgery last December and remains without a clear timetable to return. The big man can be considered week-to-week until the Mavericks offer an update on his status. In the meantime, Moussa Cisse and Morez Johnson are candidates for increased minutes.
Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Lively is without a clear timetable to return to game action after undergoing right foot surgery last December. He can be considered doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Indiana until Dallas provides an update on his status.
Dereck Lively II — Out
Lively is without a clear timetable to return to game action after undergoing right foot surgery last December. He can be considered doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Indiana until Dallas provides an update on his status.
Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Lively, who is recovering from foot surgery he underwent back in December, will wind up missing all four of Dallas' preseason games. Given that there hasn't been any reporting of Lively ramping up his workload, it seems there's a real chance he won't be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Lively underwent right foot surgery in December and has progressed to some shooting and on-court work, but the big man isn't quite ready to return to game action. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Atlanta, though there's been no indication of an imminent return, and Lively could ultimately miss time to begin the regular season.
Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Lively underwent right foot surgery in December after appearing in just seven regular-season games in 2025-26, and it's unclear when he'll be ready to play again. Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Lively has progressed to shooting and is working toward running on the court, while head coach Dusty May said the center is moving well but has a unique return-to-play protocol given all of his missed time in recent years.
Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said that Lively has progressed to shooting and is working toward running on the court, though Dallas intends to remain patient with the 22-year-old. Lively underwent right foot surgery in December after appearing in just seven regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per game. He has yet to be cleared for training camp, and his status for the regular season remains uncertain.
Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Ujiri noted that Lively has progressed to shooting and is working toward running on the court, though Dallas intends to remain patient with the 22-year-old. Lively underwent right foot surgery in December after appearing in just seven regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per game. He has yet to be cleared for training camp, and his status for the beginning of the regular season remains uncertain.
News & Status Timeline
Dereck Lively II — Out
Lively underwent right foot surgery last December and remains without a clear timetable to return. The big man can be considered week-to-week until the Mavericks offer an update on his status. In the meantime, Moussa Cisse and Morez Johnson are candidates for increased minutes.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Lively is without a clear timetable to return to game action after undergoing right foot surgery last December. He can be considered doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Indiana until Dallas provides an update on his status.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Dereck Lively II — Out
Lively is without a clear timetable to return to game action after undergoing right foot surgery last December. He can be considered doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Indiana until Dallas provides an update on his status.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Lively, who is recovering from foot surgery he underwent back in December, will wind up missing all four of Dallas' preseason games. Given that there hasn't been any reporting of Lively ramping up his workload, it seems there's a real chance he won't be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Lively underwent right foot surgery in December and has progressed to some shooting and on-court work, but the big man isn't quite ready to return to game action. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Atlanta, though there's been no indication of an imminent return, and Lively could ultimately miss time to begin the regular season.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Lively underwent right foot surgery in December after appearing in just seven regular-season games in 2025-26, and it's unclear when he'll be ready to play again. Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Lively has progressed to shooting and is working toward running on the court, while head coach Dusty May said the center is moving well but has a unique return-to-play protocol given all of his missed time in recent years.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said that Lively has progressed to shooting and is working toward running on the court, though Dallas intends to remain patient with the 22-year-old. Lively underwent right foot surgery in December after appearing in just seven regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per game. He has yet to be cleared for training camp, and his status for the regular season remains uncertain.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Dereck Lively II — Day-To-Day
Ujiri noted that Lively has progressed to shooting and is working toward running on the court, though Dallas intends to remain patient with the 22-year-old. Lively underwent right foot surgery in December after appearing in just seven regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per game. He has yet to be cleared for training camp, and his status for the beginning of the regular season remains uncertain.
ESPN Injury Report ↗