Newly drafted Dallas Mavericks players Dereck Lively II of Duke (left) and Olivier-Maxence Prosper of Marquette were introduced to the media at the Mavs practice facility in Dallas, June 26, 2023.

Dereck Lively vs. Anthony Davis To this point, Dereck Lively II has far surpassed expectations with the Mavericks, averaging 9.1 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 75% overall and starting 19 ...

The 2023 Draft class is continuing to assimilate itself in the NBA, taking on stars and juggernauts alike on a nightly basis. To this point, Dereck Lively II has far surpassed expectations with ...

The Mavs also had a rookie big man making his NBA debut, as the 12th overall pick in this year’s draft, Dereck Lively II, came off the bench and showed why Dallas had him circled on their big board.

Dereck Lively II drained the first 3-pointer of his career, forced a missed layup at the other end and ping-ponged back down the court to slam home an alley-oop pass. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t ...

This year, Lively’s rookie year, she began showing the kids highlights, too, and every time they saw ... Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II kept a poker face while answering almost every ...

Dallas Mavericks rookie star Dereck Lively II (center) poses with Grapevine-Colleyville ISD teacher Brittany Cohen (right) and her most recent class of second graders. At a December game, Cohen ...

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II converted from the perimeter for the first time in his professional career on the NBA Finals stage to help the team win Game 4.

Duke freshman center Dereck Lively II announced his intention to enter his name in the 2023 NBA draft on Tuesday: The 7'1" big man averaged 5.2 points on 65.8 percent shooting to go with 5.4 ...