Dereck Lively II is the nineteen-year-old center who played ... Basketball seems to be a part of his genes as his mother was also a basketball player back in her college days.

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

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II celebrates after a dunk during the ... School about 20 miles west of Philadelphia. His mother, Kathy Drysdale, urged him to use his voice while he was ...

Then, Dereck Lively II popped up on their injury report for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns with a hip contusion, the first night of a back-to-back on the road. With tip-off nearing ...

The Dallas Mavericks lost 112-101 to the Denver Nuggets at home on Sunday, but that didn't stop Dereck Lively II from putting up a career-high eight assists against Nikola Jokic, the best passing ...

Tip-off is scheduled for 9 PM EST in Phoenix. We will continue to monitor and provide updates on Dereck Lively II’s injury status as they are made available.

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 ...

The Dallas Mavericks will square off against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, but the availability of their young center, Dereck Lively II, remains uncertain. Lively is listed as "questionable" on ...

Dereck Lively II wore a mic during last week’s NBA Cup ... which he developed at Westtown School about 20 miles west of Philadelphia. His mother, Kathy Drysdale, urged him to use his voice ...