Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively is expected to be ... are why the Mavericks are the fourth-best shot blocking team in the league. Lively's presence in the paint is also why the Mavericks ...

Despite this, Thompson still proved he could move the rock after connecting with Dereck ... While Lively II has lived up to this to begin his career, he also displayed his 3-point shot in the ...

The second-year big man has been Dallas' best center and adds to the list of injuries catching up with the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively will miss two to three months with a foot injury, according to new reports.

Dereck Lively II's impressive rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks showcased his defensive versatility and potential as a key offensive contributor, with his offseason development suggesting he ...

Following the game, Dereck Lively II took some time to explain an element ... be able to make sure everybody on my team gets an open shot. No matter if that’s Kyrie (Irving) or Luka (Doncic ...

Dereck Lively II's impressive playoff rim protection as ... just how dominant he was in his rookie postseason: opponents shot only 42.9 percent at the rim when defended by Lively.

The Dallas Mavericks suffered another major injury blow on Tuesday after center Dereck Lively II, on a four-year ... trending reliance on the 3-point shot, Denver's system leans on paint touches ...

With Dereck Lively II expected to miss the next 2-3 months ... Gafford looks ready to get his shot. His defense, energy and ability to provide interior scoring will be key to Dallas making ...

DALLAS — Tyson Chandler 2.0? As soon as the Dallas Mavericks made a draft-night trade to acquire Dereck Lively II in 2023, the comparison was hard to resist. “Kind of reminded me of a younger ...

The Dallas Mavericks say center Dereck Lively II has a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in a month ...