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Dereck Lively II for Kyrie Irving (2025)


Player Summaries Comparison
 
Experts' Pick
 
  Dereck Lively II
C - DAL
Dereck Lively II
Kyrie Irving
G - DAL
Kyrie Irving
Expert
Recommendation
83%
Recommended by
5 of 6 experts
17%
Recommended by
1 of 6 experts
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Player Statistics Comparison
  Dereck Lively II
C - DAL
Dereck Lively II
Kyrie Irving
G - DAL
Kyrie Irving
2025 Stats 
   
   
Minutes1150
   
Field Goals Made110
   
Field Goals Att180
   
Field Goals %.611.000
   
Three Points Made00
   
Three Points Att00
   
Three Points %.000.000
   
Free Throws Made80
   
Free Throws Att100
   
Free Throws %.800.000
   
Offensive Rebound140
   
Rebounds370
   
Assists130
   
Turnovers100
   
Steals40
   
Blocks110
   
Points300
   
Player Projections Comparison
  Dereck Lively II
C - DAL
Dereck Lively II
Kyrie Irving
G - DAL
Kyrie Irving
2025 Projections 
   
   
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Notes for Player Combination
  Dereck Lively II
C - DAL
Dereck Lively II
Kyrie Irving
G - DAL
Kyrie Irving
News 
 Dereck Lively II has not yet been cleared to run.
Ari Koslow
Sun, Jun 28th
Kyrie Irving said on a Twitch stream Friday night that he is "close to being over at 100%" in his recovery.
Ari Koslow
Sat, May 30th
 Derek Lively II (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot.
Garrett Ball
Wed, Dec 10th
Kyrie Irving (knee) will not return to the court for the Mavericks this season.
Nate Miller - FantasyPros
Wed, Feb 18th
 Dereck Lively II (foot) is currently without a timetable for his return.
Leo Sells
Thu, Dec 4th
Irving has not resumed practicing as he continues rehabilitating from a torn ACL in his left knee that was surgically repaired March 26. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd indicated Jan. 22 that Irving "probably" won't make his season debut until after the All-Star break, adding there is "no timeline" for his return. Kidd noted Irving is "in good spirits" and "feels great" during the recovery process.
Bruno Mulé
Tue, Feb 3rd
 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
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Kyrie Irving is in good spirits, feels great and is working extremely hard in rehab. Kidd added that Irving remains without a clear timeline to return, noting that coming back from an ACL injury is a process both mentally and physically. While no schedule has been set, Kidd suggested Irving would likely return after the All-Star break.
Nicholas Rodriguez
Fri, Jan 23rd
 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
Kyrie Irving said that he is right on schedule in his recovery from ACL surgery.
Nicholas Rodriguez
Mon, Sep 29th
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