Who Should I Trade?
Dereck Lively II for Nikola Topic (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL  | Nikola Topic G - OKC  | |
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100% Recommended by 6 of 6 experts |
0% Recommended by 0 of 6 experts |
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| Rest of Season | ‐ | # 319 |
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| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 99 | ‐ |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 240 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 96 | ‐ |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 98 | # 266 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 110 | ‐ |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 98 | ‐ |
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Nikola Topic G - OKC | |
| 2025 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 115 | 160 |
| Field Goals Made | 11 | 22 |
| Field Goals Att | 18 | 51 |
| Field Goals % | .611 | .431 |
| Three Points Made | 0 | 6 |
| Three Points Att | 0 | 15 |
| Three Points % | .000 | .400 |
| Free Throws Made | 8 | 2 |
| Free Throws Att | 10 | 5 |
| Free Throws % | .800 | .400 |
| Offensive Rebound | 14 | 7 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 19 |
| Assists | 13 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 25 |
| Steals | 4 | 5 |
| Blocks | 11 | 0 |
| Points | 30 | 52 |
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Nikola Topic G - OKC | |
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| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Nikola Topic G - OKC | |
| News | ||
| Dereck Lively II has not yet been cleared to run. Ari Koslow Sun, Jun 28th | Nikola Topic underwent successful spine surgery and is expected for training camp in October. Ari Koslow Fri, Jun 26th | |
| Derek Lively II (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot. Garrett Ball Wed, Dec 10th | Nikola Topić will play for the Thunder’s G League affiliate on Monday. Ari Koslow Mon, Feb 9th | |
| Dereck Lively II (foot) is currently without a timetable for his return. Leo Sells Thu, Dec 4th | Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday that Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The 20-year-old underwent a testicular procedure in the offseason, which Presti revealed was a biopsy that confirmed the diagnosis. Topic has already begun chemotherapy treatment. Bruno Mulé Thu, Oct 30th | |
| 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 | Nikola Topic underwent a testicular procedure on Monday and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. Nicholas Rodriguez Tue, Oct 7th | |
| 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 | ||
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
