News about Dereck Lively II

Mavericks seek disabled player exceptions for Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum

The Dallas Mavericks have formally applied for Disabled Player Exceptions for Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum, NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Monday,...

Mavericks lose Dereck Lively II for remainder of 2025-26 season

The Dallas Mavericks will be without center Dereck Lively II for the rest of the 2025-26 season, sources confirmed to Shams Charania and Tim...

Mavericks face uncertainty as Dereck Lively II injury raises concern

The Dallas Mavericks are facing growing concern over center Dereck Lively II, who was held out of Monday’s game in Miami due to right...

Dereck Lively II nears Mavs return after knee sprain

Mavericks center Dereck Lively II appears close to getting back on the court, as Shams Charania of ESPN reports that he’s expected to return...

Mavericks exercise fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II

The Dallas Mavericks have officially picked up the fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II’s rookie scale contract. The move, widely anticipated by league observers, secures...

Dereck Lively on track for Mavericks training camp after offseason surgery

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is expected to be fully available for training camp after undergoing offseason surgery to address bone spurs in...

Dereck Lively II helps Cooper Flagg adjust to NBA life

Despite having just two years of NBA experience under his belt, Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is already stepping into a leadership role by...

Dereck Lively II expected back for training camp

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II recently underwent a minor surgical procedure to remove bone spurs from his right foot. Initially placed in a...

Dereck Lively II injury sparks internal clash as Mavericks fire strength coach

The Dallas Mavericks have made a change to their training staff following the season-ending injury to Dereck Lively II. According to NBA insider Marc Stein,...

Mavs’ frontcourt strengthens with Lively, Gafford returning

The Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt is steadily regaining full strength just in time for the final stretch of the season. Anthony Davis recently made his...

Dereck Lively II out for 2-3 months

Dereck Lively II, the promising young center for the Dallas Mavericks, is expected to miss two to three months after suffering a small fracture...

Dereck Lively II injured, return timeline uncertain

The Dallas Mavericks faced a setback Tuesday when starting center Dereck Lively II exited just four minutes into the game against Denver with an...

Dereck Lively II: “We’re definitely starting to trust each other a lot more”

Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II credited the group’s depth/readiness without Luka Doncic after last night's 123-120 NBA Cup road win vs. the...

Dereck Lively II: “I’ve been expanding my game as much as possible”

Dallas Mavericks sophomore Dereck Lively II thinks that his game will continue to grow through hard work. (via Dallas Mavericks): “The work’s working. Being able to...

Luka Doncic: It’s a pleasure being teammates with Dereck Lively II

Here's Dallas Mavericks veteran Luka Doncic applauding the professionalism of rookie Dereck Lively II after their 122-84 NBA Finals Game 4 home win vs....