Lively will return to the lineup for Friday’s game against the LA Clippers, according to a report by ESPN. His comments after the team’s morning shootaround appeared to indicate he’s looking forward to helping his team bounce back from a two-game losing streak.

The Dallas Mavericks released a seven-player injury report headlined by Cooper Flagg for Wednesday's home game against the New York Knicks. The No.

Lively last played Oct. 26 in Dallas’ home win over the Toronto Raptors, but afterward said he felt discomfort in his right leg.

Jason Kidd provided the latest Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II injury updates before Wednesday's Pelicans-Mavericks game.

Alongside Gafford and Lively, Dallas will also be without Dante Exum and Ryan Nembhard. Monday’s game against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET and air on NBA League Pass.

Lively is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Knicks.

The New York Knicks face the Dallas Mavericks in a regular season NBA game on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (11/19/25) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Brandon Williams was called for an offensive foul on what would have been a game-tying shot that forced overtime.

An offensive foul call in the final seconds of the New York Knicks' win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night caused a frenzy on social media.