Dereck Lively II

Dereck Lively II has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact

Lively will be sidelined as expected. Daniel Gafford should play heavy minutes for the Mavericks.

Dereck Lively II (ankle) is not expected to play in Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact

The big man is expected to be sidelined for the Mavericks on Sunday, as he is currently listed as doubtful to play. Look for Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell to see more work as a result of his absence in this matchup.

Dereck Lively II posted 10 points (5-of-7 FG) and 11 rebounds in 18 minutes during Friday’s game against Toronto, marking his fourth outing since a mid-January ankle injury.

Fantasy Impact

Lively’s 18 minutes—his most since before the injury—yielded his first double-double since January 9, a step up from his prior three games’ 12 points and eight boards, including a rebound-less night against the Lakers. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can take heart in his rebounding revival, though his minutes remain capped heading into Dallas’ next matchup.

Dereck Lively II (ankle) is without an injury designation for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Fantasy Impact

The big man is no longer listed on Dallas' injury report due to his ankle injury. He should be available to play against the Lakers, although the team may continue to leave him on a minutes limit for the time being.

Dereck Lively II (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Fantasy Impact

The big man has been cleared to play on Saturday and will likely start for the Mavericks in this matchup against the Clippers. He may still be on a minutes limit, however, so he doesn't project to be a particularly strong fantasy option in this matchup.