It's not just Lively's defensive potential that has the Mavs excited. His offensive game showed flashes of brilliance during the playoffs, particularly in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where he ...

Lively has knocked down all 13 field goal attempts in the series. He had a 14-point, 9-rebound outing in Game 2. Coinciding with Lively’s absence, Mavs big man Maxi Kleber returned to action in ...

Jaden Hardy and Derek Lively II combined for 40 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ come-from-behind win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night where every point was crucial.

Sharpe praised Derek Lively II, the Dallas Mavericks player, and stated that Lively would be the biggest X-factor in the NBA Finals. ... Boston is going to put you in a lot of action, ...

One of a number of likely Mavs from Duke. Lively may have multiple teammates that spent time in Durham, ... Derek Lively’s 3pt stroke looks mighty clean. And he shot more of these in HS as well.

With the Mavs limiting the playing time for rotation players, Lively averaged 18.6 minutes per game in Abu Dhabi while adding 2.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — When the Dallas Mavericks were defeated 111-99 by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it marked the first-ever NBA preseason action for rookies Dereck Lively II and ...

After starting the first three preseason games, Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II has been practicing this week with the second unit as coach Jason Kidd looks to evaluate his team. Kidd ...

After missing one game due to personal reasons, rookie big man Dereck Lively II made his return to action on Monday night as the Dallas Mavericks dominated the Chicago Bulls, 127-92.

Dallas Mavericks starting center Dereck Lively II is expected to miss two to three months, sources told ESPN, after he suffered a stress fracture in his right ankle. Lively missed the past three ...

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reacts to a call in the second half of NBA Basketball action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas Monday, January ...

Lively's injury pressed Dwight Powell into action. Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) reacts after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA ...