Dereck Lively II (DAL): Day-To-Day

Dereck Lively II remains on a day‑to‑day status after right‑foot surgery, with the team noting he has not yet progressed to running. The Mavericks list his expected return as October 9, 2026, meaning he will miss the remainder of the current season.

Mavericks fans are already dealing with a difficult campaign; the club sits 26‑56, 12th in the Western Conference and 21st in overall power rankings, with a net rating of –5.4. Lively’s limited production this season—4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 61.1% shooting in seven games—has not been enough to shift the team’s trajectory. His absence will keep the Mavericks reliant on the rest of the roster as they try to improve their recent 3‑7 record over the last ten games while attempting to build momentum beyond their current one‑game winning streak.