Lively had an impactful rookie season for the Mavericks, and now the big man has expanded his game, including his passing.

After earning NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors, Mavericks center Derek Lively is focusing on strength and interior play this offseason, aiming to dominate the paint and elevate his game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder select Dereck Lively II (Duke) as the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

Lively (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports. Lively is working through a left hip contusion, which is serious enough for ...

Duke Men’s Basketball opens the season tonight with ... recruiting class and the country in former No.1 overall player Derek Lively II and No.2 Dariq Whitehead. Both players are listed as ...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) hangs from the rim after slam-dunking against Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game ...

Lively (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. A left hip bruise has forced Lively to miss the Mavericks' last two ...

NBA 2K25's player ratings for Dallas Mavericks' rookie Dereck Lively II and veteran Klay Thompson ... However, his offensive consistency (65) and basketball IQ (70) ratings seem puzzlingly low ...

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