Dereck Lively II Out With Foot Injury: Data Breakdown

On Oct. 24, 2026, at 18:00 ET, a reported database update from CBS Injuries confirmed that Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is out with a foot injury and expected to be out until at least Oct. 28. The current injury snapshot, observed at the identical timestamp of 18:00 ET on Oct. 24, matches this report directly with no subsequent state changes recorded. This database update removes an efficient interior presence ahead of the team's upcoming road contest on Oct. 26.

Database Record and Individual Baseline

The database event (ID 857) logs a status change to "out" for Dereck Lively II, establishing an expected return date of Oct. 28, 2026. Because the current injury snapshot bears the same observation timestamp as the news event (2026-10-24 18:00 ET), the active database state directly mirrors this reported update without subsequent modification.

Across a 10-game individual sample spanning April 11, 2025, through Nov. 21, 2025, Dereck Lively II averaged 16.6 minutes per game. Over that period, his baseline box score output stood at 4.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.4 blocks, alongside 1.1 turnovers per contest. His efficiency metrics highlight a 0.687 true shooting percentage on a modest 12.8% usage rate, yielding an average plus-minus of +4.6.

Metric	Dereck Lively II (10-Game Sample)
Minutes Per Game	16.6
Points / Rebounds / Assists	4.5 / 5.5 / 2.0
Blocks / Steals	1.4 / 0.8
True Shooting %	0.687
Usage Rate	12.8%
Plus-Minus	+4.6

Team Context and Analytical Interpretation

In terms of analytical interpretation, losing Dereck Lively II subtracts a net-positive rotation piece from a team currently experiencing significant defensive output challenges. Across their 10-game form sample from March 30, 2026, to Oct. 23, 2026, the Dallas Mavericks posted a 3-7 record, averaging 116.4 points per game while allowing 124.1 points.

Further analytical evaluation of the team numbers shows a defensive rating of 120.7 against an offensive rating of 113.0. The team holds an effective field goal percentage of 0.514, a three-point shooting mark of 0.337, and averages 13.1 turnovers per contest.

Statistical analysis indicates that Dereck Lively II provided rare positive differential value in his recent sample, demonstrated by his +4.6 plus-minus and 1.4 blocks per game across 16.6 minutes. While his low usage rate of 12.8% shows minimal offensive central distribution, his 0.687 true shooting percentage and 2.2 combined defensive events (steals plus blocks) per game reflect efficient role execution. Analytical assessment suggests that removing a player with a +4.6 average plus-minus creates additional strain on a Dallas roster that currently carries a 120.7 defensive rating.

Market Context for Oct. 26 Game

The Dallas Mavericks next play on Oct. 26, 2026, at 19:30 ET against the Miami Heat. Market pricing places the away Dallas Mavericks at a +198 moneyline, with the home Miami Heat listed at -263. Spread and total markets are currently unposted in the database, and no model picks are listed for the fixture. The market price aligns with Dallas entering the game with a 3-7 recent record and an absent rotation center.