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Dereck Lively II for Jaden McDaniels (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL  | Jaden McDaniels F - MIN  | |
Expert |
71% Recommended by 5 of 7 experts |
29% Recommended by 2 of 7 experts |
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| Rest of Season | ‐ | # 110 |
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| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 99 | # 125 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 96 | # 122 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 98 | # 115 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 110 | # 157 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 98 | # 121 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 240 | # 111 |
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | ‐ | # 108 |
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Jaden McDaniels F - MIN | |
| 2025 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 115 | 2,316 |
| Field Goals Made | 11 | 417 |
| Field Goals Att | 18 | 809 |
| Field Goals % | .611 | .516 |
| Three Points Made | 0 | 103 |
| Three Points Att | 0 | 250 |
| Three Points % | .000 | .412 |
| Free Throws Made | 8 | 147 |
| Free Throws Att | 10 | 176 |
| Free Throws % | .800 | .835 |
| Offensive Rebound | 14 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 310 |
| Assists | 13 | 199 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 131 |
| Steals | 4 | 81 |
| Blocks | 11 | 73 |
| Points | 30 | 1,084 |
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Jaden McDaniels F - MIN | |
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| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Jaden McDaniels F - MIN | |
| News | ||
| Dereck Lively II has not yet been cleared to run. Ari Koslow Sun, Jun 28th | Jaden McDaniels has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans. Ari Koslow Sun, Apr 12th | |
| Derek Lively II (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot. Garrett Ball Wed, Dec 10th | McDaniels returned from a six-game knee absence Wednesday and logged 19 minutes — 18 points (8-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one three-pointer in the loss to the Magic. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle were both sidelined. Bruno Mulé Thu, Apr 9th | |
| Dereck Lively II (foot) is currently without a timetable for his return. Leo Sells Thu, Dec 4th | Jaden McDaniels (knee) will be ready to go Wednesday night against the Magic. Nate Miller - FantasyPros Wed, Apr 8th | |
| Swelling and discomfort in his right foot will force Dereck Lively II to the sidelines for at least the next three games. The Mavericks announced Tuesday that they will re-evaluate the center in seven-to-ten days, a timeline that aligns with earlier reports from insider Marc Stein regarding fears of an extended absence. Bruno Mulé Tue, Nov 25th | Jaden McDaniels has been listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Magic. Ari Koslow Wed, Apr 8th | |
| Reports from NBA insider Marc Stein indicate there is fear within the Mavericks organization that Dereck Lively could be sidelined for an extended period due to a foot injury. While his absence from Monday's game against Miami was officially listed as injury management, this new development suggests the issue may be more serious. Bruno Mulé Tue, Nov 25th | Jaden McDaniels has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks. Ari Koslow Sun, Mar 29th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
