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The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers will go head-to-head on Sunday night. For Dallas, the game represents the second of a road back-to-back after defeating the Utah Jazz 106-94 on Saturday night. Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson did not play in the game, so will the Mavs stars return on Sunday? Is Kyrie Irving […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 129-119 on Monday night. It was an impressive victory considering the fact that Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson missed the game due to injuries. Dereck Lively II also exited early due to an illness. Doncic has already been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz will go head-to-head on Thursday night, but the Mavs received a concerning update before the game. Luka Doncic (right-knee contusion) and PJ Washington (right-knee sprain) were already among the Mavericks on the NBA injury report. However, Kyrie Irving was added to the injury report on Thursday due to a […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night in a road clash. The primary storyline will be Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco, but Dallas’ injury updates will also be worth closely monitoring. Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington are among the Mavericks dealing with injury concerns leading into […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to begin a road trip on Sunday. However, they received a concerning injury update before their game against the Denver Nuggets. Luka Doncic was added to the injury report with a groin injury on Saturday. Doncic joins other Mavericks such as Dereck Lively II, PJ Washington, Maxi Kleber and Dante […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd provided an injury update on forward Maxi Kleber before Friday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Kleber was initially listed as doubtful due to a hamstring injury, but he was ultimately ruled out. “Availability is on the horizon we hope,” Kidd said of Kleber potentially returning soon. “He’s […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in the final contest of a five game home stand. Dallas, though, is dealing with injury trouble heading into the game. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd revealed that Dereck Lively II (right shoulder sprain) and PJ Washington (right knee sprain) are both […]

DALLAS — The Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks are playing on Monday night. However, PJ Washington, Dereck Lively II, Maxi Kleber and Dante Exum are all out for the Mavs due to injuries. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd provided updates on Washington and Lively before the game. Kidd said Lively, who is dealing with a […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Dallas was most recently defeated by the Indiana Pacers on Monday, losing by a final score of 134-127. The Mavs are looking to bounce back on Wednesday, but injuries will be a concern. Dante Exum remains out as he recovers from wrist […]

The Dallas Mavericks have submitted their injury report to the NBA ahead of their game versus the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. In the report, the Mavericks have revealed the injury status of their key role players, including Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington. Lively remains questionable with a right shoulder sprain, while Washington is out […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Indiana Pacers 134-127 on Monday night. It was the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, and they fell just short against Indiana in the game. Luka Doncic and Bennedict Mathurin were seen exchanging words toward the end of the fourth quarter, and Doncic addressed the encounter […]

The Dallas Mavericks, who’ve already been dealing with injuries, won’t have center Dereck Lively II available against the Indiana Pacers due to a shoulder sprain injury, per beat reporter Joey Mistretta. The 20-year-old big man continues to be a critical part of the rotation behind Daniel Gafford. Lively is averaging 23 minutes per game to […]

The NBA playoffs feature the best players and teams in the world. Although grizzled veterans and superstars usually take the spotlight with championship stakes up for grabs, there are rare moments in NBA history when a rookie takes center stage. Most of the time, rookies are in the playoffs to grab some experience. However, there […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Houston Rockets by a final score of 108-102 on Thursday night. The game did not go according to plan for Dallas, as the Mavs fell to 3-2 with the loss. Before the game, though, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd revealed an important roster update. Kidd said […]

There’s no question that Victor Wembanyama has lived up to the hype after taking the NBA Rookie of the Year honors. With his size and skillset, it’s safe to say that it’s only a matter of time before Wembanyama takes over the NBA. With Wembanyama growing to his full potential, other NBA teams are also […]

In the modern era, NBA players are expected to be as skilled as possible, including being able to hit a three-point shot. The three-point shot has been an important element in the NBA, given that the league is fresh from the three-point revolution. But surprisingly, not all NBA players today can hit that shot. Here’s […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 110-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Kyrie Irving led the way for Dallas with 23 points and nine assists in the win, and the Mavs are now 2-1 to begin the new season. However, there is one specific facet of the game that Mavericks head […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ selection of Dereck Lively II as the 12th overall pick in the 2023 Draft paid dividends for them in his rookie season, quickly developing into the team’s defensive anchor that helped them reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011. While his rookie numbers weren’t special, averaging only 8.8 points […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are 1-0 to begin the 2024-25 season. Dallas held practice on Friday before leaving for Phoenix to play against the Suns. The Mavericks feature a deep roster with a number of impactful players, and the team may feature the best center duo in the NBA. Daniel Gafford was acquired before […]

DALLAS — The San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks went head-to-head on Thursday night. There were plenty of storylines heading into the season opener for both the Spurs and Mavs as Chris Paul and Klay Thompson prepared to make their debuts with their new teams. Victor Wembanyama was also ready to officially begin his second […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II recently revealed that Kevin Garnett was a player he looked up to while growing up. “I definitely watched a lot of Kevin Garnett… His mentality, no matter where he is on the floor you’re going to know he’s there,” Lively said of the former NBA star while […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks players Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington attended a Raising Cane’s event on Wednesday to work a “shift.” Raising Cane’s is a partner and sponsor of the Mavericks, and Lively and Washington both attended the event and served food to customers and signed memorabilia. Additionally, the Mavericks players answered questions from […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington and Dereck Lively II attended a Raising Cane’s event in Dallas on Wednesday. The event was exciting, as some fans were able to receive food from the Dallas Mavericks stars as Washington and Lively worked a “shift.” Both players also took some time to answer questions, and Washington was asked about […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2024-25 season. The stars will lead the way, but there is one specific player who may be poised for a breakout 2024-25 campaign. Of course, Dereck Lively II could have his breakout season. However, a Lively breakout campaign would not be too surprising given the potential […]

Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware has drawn attention after his first preseason performance, sparking comparisons to Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II. In the Heat’s 111-108 loss to the Charlotte Hornets earlier this week, the 20-year-old 7-footer showcased his skills, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds, four blocks, and two steals in just 17 minutes […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the Utah Jazz in their second preseason game on Thursday. The Mavs held a shoot-around the morning before the game and center Daniel Gafford spoke to reporters afterwards. Gafford is set to compete for the starting center role, although Dereck Lively II is expected to start […]

Stephen Curry recently opened up about his viral reunion with longtime friend and former teammate Klay Thompson during a WNBA game in New York, calling the moment “perfect” and a memorable way to reconnect, per ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. The Golden State Warriors star found himself courtside at Barclays Center in early September, attending a highly […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II displayed signs of stardom during the 2023-24 season. His future is bright without question. Lively already established a reputation as a reliable rim-protector and electric dunker. The Mavs center is developing a three-point shot, though. “Great,” Lively said after practice on Tuesday in reference to his three-point shooting development. “I […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter the 2024-25 season with high expectations. After advancing to the 2024 NBA Finals and losing, the Mavs want to get back to the title series and win. Under the leadership of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dallas is set up well. However, rising second-year center Dereck Lively II will also […]

A few NBA studs/Duke men’s basketball alumni are attending Duke Pro Devils weekend, including Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett, and Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. This year, the school’s current players joined its alums and Duke basketball prospects attended Pro Devils weekend. Duke basketball’s X, formerly Twitter, posted a […]

Although Rudy Gobert is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, tied for most all-time, the Minnesota Timberwolves big man can’t escape criticism for his lack of impact in the NBA Playoffs. The latest example of this came in last season’s Western Conference Finals, as the Dallas Mavericks handily defeated the Timberwolves in five […]

NBA 2K25’s player ratings were recently released. The Dallas Mavericks’ ratings in the game are fairly accurate for the most part. There are arguments to be made for Kyrie Irving (92 overall) and Luka Doncic (97 overall) having even higher ratings than they were given, but many other players on the team were mostly accurate. […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II was asked by former NBA player Theo Pinson at the Nike EYBL who has a deeper skill set between Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “Who has a deeper bag? Luka or Shai?” asked Pinson. Lively responded that the Mavericks’ second-round playoff victory over the Thunder is proof that his […]

Dereck Lively II is already displaying signs of becoming a successful coach someday. The Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old center recently attended the Nike Academy and was seen playing against and training young players at the event. Additionally, Lively offered some brutally honest advice to the hoopers, via Lethal Shooter on X, formerly Twitter. Nike Academy 2024!✔️ […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently agreed to a contract with center Jamarion Sharp. Sharp, who is 7’5″, went undrafted during the 2024 NBA Draft but landed an invite to the NBA Summer League with the Mavs. He was the tallest college basketball player during the 2023-24 season. So will Sharp play an impactful role for Dallas […]

Dereck Lively II displayed signs of promise during his rookie season. He was ultimately selected to the All-Rookie Second-Team. Dallas Mavericks fans are surely wondering what Lively’s ceiling is, though. There is one specific element of his game that could determine how well he fares during his NBA career. Lively can score in the paint, […]

Dereck Lively II is establishing himself as one of the best young players in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks. After one season at Duke, the big man is already using his athletic gifts and playmaking abilities to great use. Lively is not just the next generation of Blue Devils to make noise in the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks believe in Dereck Lively II’s ceiling. In fact, Mavericks president of basketball operations and general manager Nico Harrison believes Lively can become an All-Star at some point down the road. “D-Live, he’s improved right before our eyes,” Harrison said of Lively on Friday during his end of season press conference. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 122-84 Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals on Friday night. Dallas now trails Boston 3-1 in the series. Rookie center Dereck Lively II played well, scoring 11 points and recording 12 rebounds. Lively also made history in the game as he became the […]