Dereck Lively II (ankle) assigned to G League for practice

by Bruno Mulé | Mavericks Correspondent | Fri, Mar 21st 12:43pm EDT

Dereck Lively II has been dispatched to the G League’s Texas Legends for a 5-on-5 practice on Friday, per the Mavericks’ update, and will be recalled afterward, progressing from an ankle injury that’s kept him out since January 14. (Mavs PR)

The Dallas Mavericks have assigned Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II to the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) March 21, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Lively’s G League practice alongside Anthony Davis (adductor) and Daniel Gafford (knee) signals a push toward returning before the season ends, though no firm timeline is set—his rebounding and defensive spark remain sidelined for now. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should keep him stashed, with a potential late-season lift in sight for Dallas’ frontcourt.

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