Dereck Lively II Injury Update
Dereck Lively II is OUT due to a right knee contusion, per the Dallas Mavericks' official injury report for Monday’s game vs. the OKC Thunder. This latest status was confirmed in the evening injury update, and the team has not specified a firm return date yet. Lively’s name appeared on the Mavericks' injury report alongside this detail, which matches coach Jason Kidd’s pregame comments: "He’s not ready, so the medical staff held him out tonight." DLLS Mavs, posting on X via @DLLS_Mavs, announced that Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are both officially out.
What Happened to Dereck Lively II?
Dereck Lively II suffered a right knee contusion during the Mavericks' recent schedule. A specific play or moment hasn’t been disclosed by the team. According to multiple beat writers and NBA.com’s published report, the injury became official ahead of the October 27 matchup against the Thunder, with the Mavericks listing his status as “out” late Sunday. Tim MacMahon, posting on X via @BannedMacMahon, reported that Dereck Lively II (right knee contusion) and Daniel Gafford (ankle sprain) are both doubtful for the Mavs' game against OKC.
The Mavericks haven't specified how the injury occurred, but their report confirms the body part and type: right knee contusion. Slightly odd, since there’s been little video or play-by-play reference to a specific incident during the previous game, and Dallas has not addressed it in postgame media. So, yes, the details are minimal.
Latest Injury Report & Return Timeline
Dereck Lively II is officially OUT, listed as such on the Mavericks’ injury tracker and the NBA’s Monday, October 27 injury report PDF. No specific return date has been provided the only public guidance has been Lively’s “day-to-day” designation for now, and coach Jason Kidd commented pregame, "He’s not available tonight, we’ll see where he’s at before the next one.”
No MRI results or further medical details have been announced, and the Mavericks have not confirmed a reevaluation window. Direct, if a bit evasive.
Disclaimer:
This injury update on Dereck Lively II is based on recent official Mavericks reports and verified news sources as of October 28, 2025. Player return timelines are subject to change depending on ongoing evaluations and team decisions.
