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The Dallas Mavericks lead the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals. Dallas held a 3-0 lead heading into Game 4, but they were unable to complete the series sweep. The Mavs will have an opportunity to clinch an NBA Finals appearance on Thursday in Game 5, but injuries will be something to closely […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were unable to clinch a Western Conference Finals sweep on Tuesday night in Game 4, losing 105-100 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dallas leads the series 3-1 now, and the Mavs will have to travel back to Minnesota for Game 5. Center Daniel Gafford got brutally honest after the defeat. Dereck […]

For the first time in this NBA Playoffs series, the Dallas Mavericks fell short against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chris Finch’s use of his big men was highly useful to their bounce-back win. Now, Coach Jason Kidd has to respond and close out the series on the road with Luka Doncic leading the charge. They may […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to finish the job in the 2024 Western Conference finals as soon as this Tuesday when they play the Minnesota Timberwolves for the fourth game of their series. The Mavs are on the verge of sweeping Minnesota, which can be expected to go all out as it looks to […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals leading the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-0. Dallas is in a comfortable position, but they would like to avoid a potential Game 5 back in Minnesota. Clinching a series sweep on Tuesday is a possibility, but the team is dealing with injury concerns. Center Dereck […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals with some question marks. They do hold a 3-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, and Maxi Kleber are among the Mavs players listed on the injury report. While news isn’t great on the Lively front, Kleber has […]

The Dallas Mavericks provided multiple important injury updates on Monday. Mavericks' Game 4 injury report: Luka Doncic (knee, ankle): QuestionableDereck Lively II (neck): DoubtfulMaxi Kleber (shoulder) QuestionableOlivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle): Out#OneforDallas — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) May 27, 2024 Dereck Lively II suffered an injury scare in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota […]

DALLAS — Anyone who has followed the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA playoffs will tell you that Dereck Lively II has played an important role in the team’s success. At just 20 years old and in his first NBA season, Lively has stepped up for the Mavs. However, he suffered an injury scare on Sunday […]

The intensity of the Western Conference Finals is showing. This NBA Playoffs clash between the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves pack that features Anthony Edwards is getting very physical. Whether it’s hounding someone on defense or bodying opponents through their point-of-attack schemes, bodies are getting banged up one way or another. Unfortunately, […]

The Dallas Mavericks own a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. They look like a true contender this season thanks to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. However, their supporting cast has played at a high level throughout the postseason. Doncic went out of his way to praise rookie teammate, Dereck Lively. During the postgame press […]

Dereck Lively II’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Lively is a rookie center for the Dallas Mavericks. He is an All-Rookie Second Team player. Let’s take a closer look at Dereck Lively II’s net worth in 2024. What is Dereck Lively II’s net worth in 2024?: $5 million (estimate) Dereck Lively II’s net […]

DALLAS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are the favorite according to many analysts heading into the Western Conference Finals. All season long, though, the Dallas Mavericks have made it clear that they do not care what anyone has to say. Dallas believes in their ability to win games and they have consistently upset the odds. PJ […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II performed well during the Dallas Mavericks’ Western Conference Semifinals series victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively, a 20-year-old rookie, presented a lob threat for Dallas and he also helped in the rebounding department. The Thunder turned to a Hack-a-Shaq method on Lively to send him to free throw line […]

The Dallas Mavericks are moving on to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three years. And while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving deserve immense credit for leading the Mavs back to the WCF, a lot of deserved praise is being thrown on the team’s rookie center, Dereck Lively II. Lively, who was […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II played a pivotal role in the Dallas Mavericks’ series-clinching 117-116 Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively finished the game with a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double. The Mavs rookie center was able to overcome the pressure of the NBA playoffs, and Lively shared a tribute on his Instagram story […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 on Wednesday by a final score of 104-92. Dallas now leads the Western Conference Semifinals series 3-2. Luka Doncic bounced back with a 31-point triple-double, while players such as Derrick Jones Jr. and PJ Washington also stepped up. However, Mavs rookie Dereck Lively II […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks lead the Western Conference Semifinals over the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-1. It has been a physical series. The officiating in the series has drawn mixed reactions, and both Luka Doncic and Chet Holmgren believe there is a difference in how the game is being called now as compared to the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks took care of business in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, earning a 105-101 home victory. PJ Washington led the way with 27 points, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both performed well. One of the primary storylines that emerged from the game was Oklahoma City’s Hack-a-Shaq approach on […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks practiced on Sunday following their series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Dallas is now preparing to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second-round of the NBA playoffs. Taking care of business on the defensive end and finding ways to contain Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks won Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers by a final score of 101-90 on Friday night. It was a physical game that led to a number of heated moments. Through it all, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavs kept their cool for […]

Dereck Lively II played in his first career playoff game on Sunday, which was just over a week after his mother, Kathy Drysdale, passed away following a battle with cancer. The Dallas Mavericks lost Game 1 of their playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, but Lively told reporters on Monday that “this […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks practiced Friday before leaving for Los Angeles. With their first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers set to begin on Sunday, head coach Jason Kidd provided the latest injury update. Kidd said that Tim Hardaway Jr., who is dealing with an illness, did not practice Friday. The Mavs […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II missed time towards the end of the 2023-24 regular season due to a knee injury. However, he is dealing with much more serious circumstances outside of basketball. Lively’s mother, Kathy Drysdale, passed away after a battle with cancer last Friday. Lively made the announcement on social media Friday, and the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, but that was not the primary focus ahead of tip-off. Rookie center Dereck Lively II announced that his mother, Kathy Drysdale, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lively made the announcement on his Instagram: “My heart breaks saying goodbye to […]

Dereck Lively II won’t have much time to ramp up for his first foray under the postseason microscope after all. The Dallas Mavericks rookie center will not play in any of his team’s last three regular season games as he continues recovering from a right knee sprain, Jason Kidd said before Wednesday’s matchup with the […]

The old adage “defense wins championships” still holds a lot of truth. However, developing a well-rounded and talented offensive attack in today’s NBA is of the utmost importance. The Dallas Mavericks have done exactly that, and they are poised for a deep postseason run as a result. Before we break down the Mavs’ offense, let’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks returned home on Thursday following a five game road trip. Dallas went 4-1 during the trip, but they are dealing with some injury trouble. Dereck Lively II and Josh Green were ruled out against the Atlanta Hawks, as Lively battles a right knee sprain and Green deals with a right ankle sprain. […]

The Dallas Mavericks need all the frontcourt help they could help to keep the duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving running. Coach Jason Kidd already enlisted the help of Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington. They have been phenomenal additions to this squad but having more depth is a good problem to have. Unfortunately, this […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. They have won seven games in a row as they prepare for Tuesday’s clash against the Golden State Warriors. Rookie Dereck Lively II is dealing with an injury concern, however. Lively has impressed in his rookie season with Dallas. Stars Victor […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II completed Thursday’s shoot-around by ending on a made corner three-pointer. The Dallas Mavericks rookie is known for his incredible dunking ability and impressive rim-protecting prowess. Lively, however, is working on a number of different areas of his game as he continues to improve. After sinking that three-point shot, Lively took […]

Dereck Lively II has played a pivotal role for the Dallas Mavericks in his rookie season. He struggled during Dallas’ 137-120 loss, though, scoring no points and recording just one rebound. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd shared an uplifting message after the game, however, and made a bold prediction for Lively’s future with the team. […]

Dante Exum and Luka Doncic did not practice on Tuesday. Exum is dealing with a right knee issue, while Doncic received an extra day off after the NBA All-Star break. Doncic is expected to return and practice on Wednesday. Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II, who has been dealing with a nasal fracture, was seen […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is a chance for non-household names to gain national exposure while they showcase their abilities and put on a fun show for basketball fans everywhere. It also allows young players like Dallas Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II to meet people and players that he hasn’t been able to before. He is making the […]

Luka Doncic is incredible. The Dallas Mavericks star hit a trick shot on Saturday that stunned the NBA All-Star crowd. Doncic told his teammate Dereck Lively II, who played in the NBA Rising Stars Game, that he would “bounce” the ball in the hoop from the left side of half court. Sure enough, that’s exactly […]

The Dallas Mavericks are well-represented at NBA All-Star Weekend. The Mavs have Luka Doncic playing in Sunday’s big game and rookie Dereck Lively II making an appearance in the Rising Stars game. The Rising Stars is the first major event of NBA All-Star Weekend, and during practice on Friday, players on the team attempted to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting a boost, as rookie big man Dereck Lively II is set to return to action after missing several games due to an upper-body injury. He is expected to suit up Wednesday night versus the San Antonio Spurs at home, per Grant Afseth of DallasBasketball.com. “Dereck Lively II (nasal fracture) is […]

For much of the season, Dallas Mavericks fans have been echoing the words “just wait until we get healthy.” That day may never fully arrive, but everything is starting to come together for this team. The good news keeps coming following a productive NBA trade deadline and active five-game winning streak, with this latest injury […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II remains out after suffering a nasal fracture when Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. accidentally struck him in the face on Jan. 29th. In turn, Lively had surgery to fix the issue and is inching closer to a return. In the meantime, Lively appeared on the Mavericks’ broadcast […]

Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic is very impressed with the play of one of his team’s rookies. Doncic is giving praise to Dereck Lively, and the impact Lively brings to the team. "I don't think nobody expected [Dereck Lively] to be this good, at least right away… He can be a big, big, problem […]