#2 Dereck Lively II
Out For SeasonLively sought out multiple opinions on his right foot, but it was ultimately determined that season-ending surgery was the best course of action for the third-year center, and he's expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 season. Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell will continue to serve as the main big men for Dallas behind Anthony Davis in Lively's absence.Expected return: 2026-10-01
GP7
MPG16.4
PPG4.3
RPG5.3
APG1.9
SPG0.6
BPG1.6
FG%61.1
3P%0.0
FT%80.0
Player Info
PositionC
Height7-1
Weight230 lbs
CountryUSA
CollegeDuke
Draft2023 Round 1, Pick 12
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Recent Game LogLast 7 games
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21 | W vs NOP | 18 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Nov 19 | L vs NYK | 18 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| Nov 16 | W vs POR | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov 14 | L vs LAC | 17 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | W vs TOR | 21 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Oct 24 | L vs WAS | 19 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Oct 22 | L vs SAS | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 |