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8.7
REB
7.5
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2.4
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0.6
BLK
1.6
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Lively gained tons of attention and a much-deserved spotlight due to his playoff performances as a rookie. However, that may not translate into much fantasy relevancy ahead of the 2024-25 season. Lively should see plenty of minutes in the Mavericks' frontcourt, and he's expected to push Daniel Gafford for the starting gig. Lively started 42 of his 55 regular-season appearances as a rookie and averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 assists across 23.5 minutes per game. Meanwhile, in the playoffs, the Duke product posted 7.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 21.9 minutes per game off the bench. Essentially, this means Lively's role and productivity won't change much if he plays as a starter or off the bench. Backup centers aren't reliable options in fantasy, but given his upside and the fact he's expected to see steady minutes, Lively could be an interesting alternative in the late rounds of most formats. Lively could end up being a solid value pick once it's all said and done, but to do that, he'll likely need to win the starting job and play 25-plus minutes per game. Read Past Outlooks

Doesn't score in season-ending loss
Lively accumulated zero points (0-2 FG), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 20 minutes during Friday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to Memphis.
ANALYSIS
Friday's Play-In Game loss to the Grizzlies marked the only game this season that Lively played in but didn't score. The second-year center missed over half of the season due to an ankle injury. Across Lively's 36 regular-season appearances, including 29 starts, he averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks.
Friday's Play-In Game loss to the Grizzlies marked the only game this season that Lively played in but didn't score. The second-year center missed over half of the season due to an ankle injury. Across Lively's 36 regular-season appearances, including 29 starts, he averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks.
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How does Dereck Lively compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
70.4%
Effective Field Goal %
70.2%
3-Point Attempt Rate
0.0%
Free Throw Rate
38.2%
Offensive Rebound %
13.9%
Defensive Rebound %
21.3%
Total Rebound %
17.7%
Assist %
14.3%
Steal %
1.0%
Block %
5.7%
Turnover %
11.7%
Usage %
13.6%
Fantasy Points Per Game
26.5
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.1
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
After a successful high school career as a five-star recruit, Lively committed to Duke. During his lone freshman season, the center averaged 5.2 points on 65.8 percent shooting, 5.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.4 blocks in 20.6 minutes while starting 24 of 34 appearances. He was named to both the ACC All-Freshman Team and ACC All-Defensive Team. Lively demonstrated at Duke that he's capable of being an easy lob target and defensive anchor with his long wingspan, and he may settle into a role as a traditional pick-and-roll big. He's mobile enough to guard some on the perimeter, which can be useful as part of a switching scheme or when things break down and he ends up guarding a ballhandler. The center is also a willing passer, but that probably won't come in handy on a Mavericks team run by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. There's a big man log jam in Dallas, but it's not particularly talented. Lively should have an opportunity to jump into a role if he can prove to be as effective as Dwight Powell, Richaun Holmes, JaVale McGee or Maxi Kleber. It's unlikely he'll do enough as a rookie to warrant rostering in fantasy, but he's worth keeping an eye on.
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Off injury report for Wednesday
Lively (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
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Out Sunday, as expected
Lively (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
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Unlikely to play Sunday
Lively (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
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Efficient double-double
Lively finished Friday's 124-102 victory over the Raptors with 10 points (5-7 FG) and 11 rebounds over 18 minutes.
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Sees just 15 minutes
Lively provided six points (3-3 FG) and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Lakers.
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Will not need surgery
Lively will not undergo offseason surgery on his right ankle, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Lively missed 36 straight games due to a stress fracture, though he did return for four of Dallas' six final regular-season games. He wasn't very effective in their two Play-In Games, however, averaging 2.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per contest. With Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford sharing the frontcourt with him, Lively's upside won't be as high in 2025-26.
Lively missed 36 straight games due to a stress fracture, though he did return for four of Dallas' six final regular-season games. He wasn't very effective in their two Play-In Games, however, averaging 2.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per contest. With Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford sharing the frontcourt with him, Lively's upside won't be as high in 2025-26.