Dereck Lively II
C • Dallas Mavericks Proj Rank 25 Actual 80 N/A • Trade Value| PPG | APG | RPG | MPG | STLS | BLKS | FSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.29 | 1.86 | 5.29 | 16.0 | .6 | 1.6 | 11.82 |
| Compare to same point last season | ||||||
Dereck Lively II | Fantasy Outlook
Dereck Lively II Season Outlook — Elite Efficiency in Split Frontcourt Role
Dereck Lively II enters the year atop the Mavericks' depth chart at center, though he remains in a rotational split with Daniel Gafford. The 22-year-old big man has proven to be an exceptional rim protector and efficient finisher in the paint throughout his early career.
Our models project Lively to average 21.3 fantasy points, 8.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 21.4 minutes per game across 65 appearances. He is also slated to shoot 72.5% from the field, cementing his status as a high-floor field-goal percentage anchor.
Because frontcourt minutes are divided, Lively’s fantasy ceiling is somewhat constrained in standard leagues. However, his strong defensive peripherals and elite interior shooting make him a steady specialist who could easily outperform expectations if his nightly workload expands.
Updated 3 days ago
Dereck Lively II Fantasy
| DATE | OPP | M | FG | PTS | AST | STL | REB | BLK | TO | FPT | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21 | NO | 17 | 1/1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 47 |
| 11/19 | NY | 17 | 1/3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 31 |
| 11/16 | POR | 11 | 1/2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 46 |
| 11/14 | LAC | 17 | 1/3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 50 |
| 10/26 | TOR | 21 | 2/2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 27 |
| 10/24 | WAS | 19 | 4/5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 30 |
| 10/22 | SA | 10 | 1/2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 40 |
| Totals: | 112 | 11/18 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 37 | 11 | 10 | 114 | ||
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| YEAR | TEAM | GP | M | FG% | 3P% | FT% | PPG | AST | REB | BLK | STL | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-24 | DAL | 60 | 22.8 | .745 | .0 | .511 | 8.8 | 1.1 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| 24-25 | DAL | 37 | 22.6 | .682 | .0 | .630 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| 25-26 | DAL | 7 | 16.0 | .611 | .0 | .800 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 3-YEAR AVG | 40 | 22.3 | .710 | .333 | .582 | 8.3 | 1.6 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | |
| Totals | 120 | 22.3 | .710 | .333 | .582 | 8.3 | 1.6 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | |
Lively II Projection
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Depth Chart
Dallas Mavericks
Roster Breakdown| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving PG | 100% | 74% |
| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg PF/SF | 100% | 100% |
| P.J. Washington PF/C | 11% | 0% |
| Naji Marshall SF/PF | 11% | 5% |
| Morez Johnson Jr. PF | 11% | 0% |
| Santi Aldama PF | 26% | 0% |
| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Moussa Cisse C | 11% | 0% |
| Dereck Lively II C | 11% | 0% |
| Daniel Gafford C | 21% | 5% |
Team Rankings
PTS
114.1
23rd
REB
44.7
10th
AST
25.3
22nd
TO
14.0
18th
FG%
46.6
20th
3P%
34.4
26th
FT%
75.5
28th
eFG%
52.7
28th
STL
7.5
24th
BLK
5.2
10th
PF
18.4
2nd
| Team | W-L | Win % | GB | PTS | OPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spurs | 62-20 | 0.756 | 2 | 119.8 | 111.5 |
 Rockets | 52-30 | 0.634 | 12 | 115.2 | 110.0 |
 Pelicans | 26-56 | 0.317 | 38 | 115.5 | 120.0 |
| Mavericks | 26-56 | 0.317 | 38 | 114.1 | 119.6 |
 Grizzlies | 25-57 | 0.305 | 39 | 114.7 | 120.7 |
Team Stats
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williams | 66 | 13.0 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 47.2 | 23.2 | 79.3 | |
| Ryan Nembhard | 60 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 41.5 | 35.6 | 80.6 | |
| Kyrie Irving | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie | 77 | 12.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 44.1 | 40.4 | 89.9 | |
| Klay Thompson | 69 | 11.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 76.6 | |
| AJ Johnson | 48 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 32.4 | 21.1 | 85.0 | |
| Miles Kelly | 14 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 36.4 | 30.3 | 100.0 |
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | 74 | 15.2 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 51.0 | 29.1 | 76.0 | |
| Khris Middleton | 63 | 10.2 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 42.0 | 36.0 | 87.5 |
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Smith | 0 | 56.0 | 33.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 42.0 | 28.6 | 66.7 | |
| Cooper Flagg | 70 | 21.0 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 46.8 | 29.5 | 82.7 | |
| P.J. Washington | 56 | 14.2 | 7.0 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 45.0 | 32.5 | 68.7 | |
| Marvin Bagley III | 60 | 10.5 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 61.8 | 46.2 | 66.0 | |
| John Poulakidas | 13 | 8.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 42.9 | 40.3 | 85.7 | |
| Caleb Martin | 58 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 45.0 | 35.1 | 60.7 |
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | 55 | 9.5 | 6.9 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 65.5 | 0.0 | 68.3 | |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | 22 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 37.0 | 24.4 | 94.4 | |
| Moussa Cisse | 38 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 57.4 | 0.0 | 46.9 | |
| Dereck Lively II | 7 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 61.1 | 0.0 | 80.0 | |
| Dwight Powell | 63 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 64.4 | 28.6 | 69.6 |
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| Kyrie Irving DAL PG | +5.3 |
| Dillon Brooks PHO SF | +5.3 |
| Devin Vassell SA SG | +5.3 |
| Anthony Davis WAS C | +0.0 |
| Coby White CHA SG | +0.0 |
| Dylan Harper SA PG | +0.0 |
| Jay Huff IND C | +0.0 |
| Kon Knueppel CHA SG | +0.0 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL SG | +0.0 |
| Aaron Wiggins ATL SG | +0.0 |
| Shaedon Sharpe POR SG | -10.5 |
| Brayden Burries MIL SG | -5.3 |
| Ty Jerome MEM PG | -5.3 |
| Jordan Poole NO PG | -5.3 |
| Ausar Thompson DET SG | -5.3 |
| Kel'el Ware MIL C | -5.3 |
| Toumani Camara POR SF | -5.3 |
| Jarrett Allen CLE C | 0.0 |
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| Naz Reid CHA C | 0.0 |
| Scottie Barnes TOR SF | 0.0 |
| Anfernee Simons PHI SG | 0.0 |
| Christian Braun DEN SG | 0.0 |
| Draymond Green GS PF | 0.0 |
| Jalen Brunson NY PG | 0.0 |
