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 ...

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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.

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 ...

We caught up with Dereck Lively II to discuss his breakout rookie season in the NBA and a whole lot more in the NBPA’s Brotherhood Deli at Las Vegas Summer League.

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 ...

Dereck Lively II did last summer, and after the profound year he’s just had, he finds himself reflecting in the familiar din of UNLV’s Thomas & Mack concourse. “I think about it a lot.

Lively II, 20, is a key player in Dallas, despite the Mavericks starting the 2024-25 NBA season with a rather underwhelming 4-3 record at the time of writing. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

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