Who Should I Trade?
Dereck Lively II for Max Strus (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL  | Max Strus G - CLE  | |
Expert |
71% Recommended by 5 of 7 experts |
29% Recommended by 2 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | ‐ | # 208 |
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| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 99 | # 203 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 96 | # 199 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 98 | # 240 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 110 | # 176 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 98 | # 189 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 240 | # 214 |
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | ‐ | # 208 |
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Max Strus G - CLE | |
| 2025 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 115 | 288 |
| Field Goals Made | 11 | 47 |
| Field Goals Att | 18 | 106 |
| Field Goals % | .611 | .443 |
| Three Points Made | 0 | 33 |
| Three Points Att | 0 | 82 |
| Three Points % | .000 | .402 |
| Free Throws Made | 8 | 7 |
| Free Throws Att | 10 | 9 |
| Free Throws % | .800 | .778 |
| Offensive Rebound | 14 | 9 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 65 |
| Assists | 13 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 9 |
| Steals | 4 | 3 |
| Blocks | 11 | 0 |
| Points | 30 | 134 |
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Max Strus G - CLE | |
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| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Max Strus G - CLE | |
| News | ||
| Dereck Lively II has not yet been cleared to run. Ari Koslow Sun, Jun 28th | The Cavs have reportedly held trade conversations regarding Max Strus. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Derek Lively II (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot. Garrett Ball Wed, Dec 10th | Max Strus is expected to slide into the starting lineup on Monday against the Knicks. Ari Koslow Mon, May 25th | |
| Dereck Lively II (foot) is currently without a timetable for his return. Leo Sells Thu, Dec 4th | Max Strus is expected to start in Game 7 on Sunday against the Pistons. Ari Koslow Sun, May 17th | |
| 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 | Max Strus has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies. Ari Koslow Mon, Apr 6th | |
| 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 | Max Strus scored 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3PT) to go along with three rebounds and one assist in the Cavaliers 127-113 loss against the Lakers. Ari Koslow Wed, Apr 1st | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
