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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 […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic fouled out with over four minutes remaining in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dallas cut the deficit down to three points before ultimately losing 106-99. One can only wonder how the outcome may have changed had the Mavs superstar not fouled out. Luka wasn’t pleased about the situation to say […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Dereck Lively made NBA Finals history during Game 3 against the Celtics in a losing effort, and now he is getting due recognition for his efforts. The Lively performance came on a night when the 20-year-old rookie battled it out with a more mature Celtics team in a 106-99 losing effort for […]

The Dallas Mavericks have lost the first two games of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The good news for the Mavs is that they are back home and ready to play host to the next two games in this championship series. The bad news, aside from trailing by two games in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks came into Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals with supreme confidence that they can hang against the team with a 76-20 record thus far this season (regular season and playoffs combined) in the Boston Celtics. They certainly came out with a swagger as they went toe to toe with the Celtics […]

The NBA Finals tips off in a few days, and it’ll be a treat for the Durham community. Why? Because several former Duke basketball players will be seeing action on the biggest stage. One of them is rookie standout Dereck Lively II, who’s played a big role for the Dallas Mavericks throughout the entire season. […]

The NBA Finals are almost here and we’ll see a battle of David vs. Goliath when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Boston Celtics for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. This Finals matchup is filled with close-ties and storylines with players like Kyrie Irving and Kristaps Porzingis going up against their former teams. Without a doubt, […]

DALLAS — Jason Kidd is doing everything he can to help the Dallas Mavericks prepare for the NBA Finals. Kidd has an opportunity to become just the eighth person in NBA history to win a championship with the same team as both a head coach and a player. He was asked what it would mean […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to play the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. The health of rookie center Dereck Lively II will be a talking point heading into Game 1, as he suffered a neck sprain during the Western Conference Finals. Lively missed Game 4 as a result but returned for […]

The 2024 NBA Finals is set to feature the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. It projects to be one of the most exciting NBA Finals in recent memory, featuring no shortage of underlying storylines. Boston is the favorite, but Dallas has consistently found a way to upset the odds throughout the postseason thus far. So […]

The Dallas Mavericks have advanced to the NBA Finals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. It is an exciting time for the Mavs. Rookie Dereck Lively II has continued to positively impact the team despite battling adversity. Lively lost his mom before the NBA playoffs began following her long battle with […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals after getting past the Minnesota Timberwolves in five Western Conference Finals games. After being named Western Conference Finals MVP, Doncic seemed to offer up his award to fellow Mavericks teammate Dereck Lively II, per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. Mavericks’ Luka Doncic […]

The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals after routing the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Dallas fans are still feeling upset at Minnesota’s Naz Reid after a flagrant foul on Dereck Lively II. Dereck Lively II was hit in the head by Naz Reid in this play. Hope he’s okay 🙏pic.twitter.com/WYJOhwlu0Q — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May […]