SEPTEMBER 10 • SUNHERALD.COM
DERECK LIVELY II #2 - CENTER - DALLAS MAVERICKS
8.6 PPG •
6.8 RPG •
2.3 APG
8.6 PPG
6.8 RPG
2.3 APG
Mavs' Dereck Lively Focusing On Paint Dominance This Season After earning NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors, Mavericks center Derek Lively is focusing on strength and interior play this offseason, aim...
Mavs' Dereck Lively Focusing On Paint Dominance This Season After earning NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors, Mavericks center Derek Lively is focusing on strength and interior play this offseason, aim...
SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WATCH: Steph Curry's Hilarious Reaction to Seeing Mavs' Klay Thompson & Dereck Lively II at WNBA Game Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry might be feeling some jealousy after seeing Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson and Dereck Lively II mi...
SEPTEMBER 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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SEPTEMBER 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mavs' Dereck Lively II Ahead of Schedule Defensively? Dallas Mavericks Dereck Lively II possibly learned key defensive tips from Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr.
SEPTEMBER 3 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Celebrating Mavs Dereck Lively II's Block Party Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II had a superb rookie season.
SEPTEMBER 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mavs' Dereck Lively II Gives Bold Take on Luka vs. SGA 'Bag' Matchup Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II shared his opinion on who has the better “bag” between Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
AUGUST 26 • SUNHERALD.COM
Quiet in Game 5 loss Lively chipped in two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds and one block across 24 minutes during Monday's 106-88 loss to Boston in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Impact Lively struggled playing on the road in the NBA Finals, accumulating six points and 16 rebounds in three games. However, in two games in Dallas Lively posted two double-doubles. This more closely resembled the rest of his successful playoff run, during which he averaged 8.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 66.7 percent in 16 games. Overall, the 20-year-old had a successful rookie season, and he will look to increase his production next year.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Another double-double Lively contributed 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 122-84 victory over the Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Impact Lively might be coming off the bench, but there's no question he makes a substantial impact on both ends of the court. The rookie out of Duke owned the paint and was a massive factor in the rebounding battle that saw the Mavericks dominate the contest. To note, Lively is the first rookie to record multiple double-doubles in the NBA Finals since Magic Johnson in 1980.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
Posts double-double in Game 3 loss Lively finished with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 loss to Boston in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Impact Lively was limited to just two points in Games 1 and 2, respectively, but he bounced back in this one, and the rookie posted his first double-double of the playoffs since the May 18 win over the Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The rookie was able to make an impact without Kristaps Porzingis (lower leg) on the court, and he'll aim to be a factor in Game 4 on Friday, where the Mavericks need a win to keep the series alive.
JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE
Muted impact in Finals Lively registered two points (1-3 FG) and seven rebounds across 19 minutes during Sunday's 105-98 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Impact Through two Finals games, Lively has totaled just four points, 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal with no blocks and four turnovers. Dallas has tried more Maxi Kleber minutes to combat the Celtics' floor spacing, but the results have been less than stellar. Game 3 will be on the Mavericks' home floor, where Lively is averaging 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks in the postseason.
JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE
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Productive in return Lively posted nine points (3-3 FG, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 25 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 win over Minnesota in Game 5 of the Western Con...
Impact Lively returned to action Thursday after missing Game 4 due to a neck injury. The rookie big man returned to his role of coming off the bench but splitting minutes at the center position with Daniel Gafford as a platoon. Lively averaged 9.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 22.0 minutes across his four appearances in the Western Conference Finals.
MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Mavericks get Lively back for Game 5 vs. Timberwolves after missing last game with neck sprain
Dallas Mavericks backup center Dereck Lively II was suited up for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Minnesota after being sidelined for the previous game because of a spra...MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available to play Thursday Lively (neck) is available for Thursday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves.
Impact Lively participated in the Mavericks' morning shootaround and underwent his routine in pre-game warmups, so it's unsurprising to see him available, as he looked active and had no apparent limitations in his movements. He'll likely see regular minutes off the bench, as he's logged 21.0 minutes per game in the current series while averaging 9.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per contest.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Present at shootaround Lively (neck) was present at the Mavericks' morning shootaround but remains questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Gr...
Impact After sitting out the Mavericks' Game 4 loss, Lively is viewed as a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff, but it was encouraging to see him on the court for the team's morning shootaround. The Mavericks will likely monitor how his neck sprain feels leading up to the opening tip, while starting center Daniel Gafford should continue to see increased playing time if Lively is unavailable.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Mavs' Dereck Lively II (neck) questionable for Game 5 | NBA.com Dallas' rookie big man missed Game 4 after suffering his injury in the second quarter of the Mavs' Game 3 win.
MAY 30 • NBA.COM
Considered game-time decision Lively (neck) is considered a game-time decision for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lively officially remains questionable, and he plans to test his neck in the hours leading up to tipoff before the Mavericks determine his status. He'd provide a boost for Dallas as the team attempts to close out the series, as he averaged 11.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game over the first two games of the Western Conference Finals.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Game 5 Lively (neck) is questionable for Thursday's Game 5 against Minnesota.
Impact Lively missed Game 4 due to his sprained neck, but he does appear to be trending in a positive direction. We should get another update following Thursday's morning shootaround, but if Lively is able to return, Daniel Gafford's minutes would dip and Dwight Powell could fall out of the rotation entirely.
MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Could return for Game 5 Lively (neck) could return as soon as Thursday's Game 5 against Minnesota, Shams Charania said on FanDuel's Run It Back.
Impact Lively avoided the concussion protocol and is trending in a positive direction. If Lively can give it a go, Dwight Powell would be unlikely to crack the rotation and Maxi Kleber's floor would be a bit lower in fantasy formats. More clarity is expected on Wednesday afternoon after the Mavericks practice.
MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Game 4 Lively (neck) has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Impact Lively was initially deemed doubtful for Tuesday's matchup due to his neck sprain, and he'll officially be forced to miss at least one game as the Mavericks attempt to close out the series. It's unclear whether Lively will be able to return if the Western Conference Finals continue past Tuesday or if the Mavericks advance to the NBA Finals, which begin June 6. Dwight Powell is a candidate to see increased playing time in Lively's absence.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Game 4 Lively (neck) is doubtful for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Impact Lively sustained a neck sprain during Sunday's Game 3 and was unavailable down the stretch. He wasn't seen at Monday's practice session and will likely be sidelined Tuesday as the Mavericks attempt to advance to the NBA Finals. If Dallas wins Game 4 to complete the sweep, Lively would have over a week to rest before the NBA Finals begin June 6.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Initial tests OK for Mavs' Dereck Lively II (neck) Initial tests “returned OK” for Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II after he left Sunday night’s game with a neck strain, ESPN reported...
MAY 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Status for Game 4 unclear Tests on Lively's neck came back clean, but his availability for Tuesday's Game 4 against Minnesota remains unclear, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Impact The initial diagnosis for Lively was a sprained neck, and the center will continue to be evaluated Monday. More clarity is expected Monday evening, but for now, Lively should be considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 4.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
