Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) is off the injury report and ready to play on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. A bad ankle injury cost Lively II a significant portion of the season, and he still needs to manage it, which caused the young big man to sit out Sunday's regular-season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies. Since returning to the lineup, Lively II has averaged 16.0 minutes across four games, posting 5.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. He has not contributed much, but Lively II's role in Wednesday's contest could be very important, as Dallas needs to match Domantas Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas inside the paint.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) will miss at least one more game, as the team has downgraded him from questionable to out ahead of Monday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. A stress fracture in his right ankle has kept Lively II sidelined since mid-January, but he is nearing his return. In his pregame presser on Monday, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd told reporters that Lively II could return to action this week. His next opportunity to make a comeback will be on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavericks will then conclude this week's slate with a back-to-back set against the L.A. teams on Friday and Saturday.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) won't play on Saturday against the Bulls. He hasn't played since January. However, the 21-year-old was listed as doubtful heading into this one, so there's a good chance he'll be back at some point in the next few games. Daniel Gafford (knee) also won't suit up, meaning Kai Jones (hip), averaging 10.8 points and 8.0 boards in five starts this season, should handle most of the work at the five.
Dereck Lively II Progresses To Individual Court Work On Friday
Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports that Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) has progressed to individual court work after a recent re-evaluation. The 21-year-old will be re-evaluated weekly, but there is no official timetable for his return. Lively has been out of action since Jan. 4. With centers Anthony Davis (adductor) and Daniel Gafford (knee) still out, Lively could see plenty of extra minutes and scoring opportunities if he can return to the club's lineup sooner rather than later.
Dereck Lively II Expected To Miss 2-3 Months With Foot Fracture
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (foot) was diagnosed Wednesday with a small fracture in his right foot and is expected to miss two to three months. The 20-year-old big man averaged 26.8 minutes per contest in the near year during the Mavericks' first six games. Unfortunately, he was injured on January 14th against the Nuggets. Initially, the injury was thought to be a right ankle sprain. However, further examination showed structural damage to his foot. While Lively is out of action, Daniel Gafford will continue to start at center. Gafford recently posted 21 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, six blocks, and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's loss to Charlotte.
Dereck Lively II Has A Chance To Return Against Minnesota
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) is questionable heading into Wednesday's game against Minnesota. The 20-year-old sprained his ankle in the meeting with the Denver Nuggets on January 14. As a result, he wasn't available for the Mavericks' previous three contests. Daniel Gafford has been starting in Lively's place, most recently amassing 31 points, 15 rebounds, and seven blocks in Monday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets, giving him added credibility for fantasy managers.
Dereck Lively II Ruled Out On Monday Against Charlotte
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Lively is dealing with a right ankle sprain that will force him to miss his third straight game. Lively has been a solid rebounder for Dallas this season, averaging 7.8 RPG, so his presence will be missed on the glass. In his absence, expect Daniel Gafford to stay in the starting lineup. Gafford has averaged 13.4 PPG and 6.4 RPG as a starter this season, making him a sneaky contributor against Charlotte as the Hornets have been a bit weak against centers over their last seven games.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Friday versus Oklahoma City. The young big man sprained his right ankle on Tuesday against Denver. Lively II's absence gives Daniel Gafford a massive role in the middle. After moving to the starting lineup, he finished Wednesday's contest against New Orleans with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in 30 minutes. Gafford also looks set for a productive outing on Friday, with the Thunder ranked 25th in rebounding rate.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) won't play on Wednesday versus the Pelicans. The 20-year-old suffered a sprained ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, ending his night after only four minutes of work. Fortunately, X-rays were negative, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. In the meantime, Daniel Gafford, averaging 12.8 points, 6.1 boards, and 1.6 blocks in 15 starts this season, should be included in all fantasy lineups, even more so if Kyrie Irving (back) doesn't play.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's matchup with the Nuggets. Lively logged four points and a block. However, he played only four minutes before suffering a right ankle sprain. The 20-year-old has missed eight contests this season, so fantasy managers are hoping the latest injury won't keep him off the floor long. In the meantime, Daniel Gafford will handle things in the middle, with Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell expected to be more involved, at least for the rest of Tuesday's game.
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