Dereck Jerome Lively II (born February 12, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class.

Feb 12, 2004 · Lively was a highly touted player at Westtown where he was rated as a five-star center, earning the No. 1 overall player rating in ESPN’s top 100 ranking for the class of 2022, a 2022 McDonald’s All-American, and selected to the 2022 all-state first-team.

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Apr 19, 2025 · Luka Doncic was traded by the Dallas Mavericks when Dereck Lively was out with his foot injury. Ever since his return from the ailment, the second-year center averaged 4.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1. ...

4 days ago · Jan 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) reacts after suffering a possible leg injury during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the American ...

Jan 15, 2025 · The Dallas Mavericks suffered another major injury blow on Tuesday after center Dereck Lively II, on a four-year, $22,282,691 rookie-scale contract, exited the game against the Nikola...

6 days ago · The Dallas Mavericks' rollercoaster season came to an end on Friday in the play-in tournament, and more details are emerging about their tumultuous year. NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer ...

Feb 12, 2004 · Lively finished Friday's 124-102 victory over the Raptors with 10 points (5-7 FG) and 11 rebounds over 18 minutes. Dereck Lively II bio, latest news, videos, and exclusive content. Discover...

6 days ago · One day after Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson gave their reflections on the Dallas Mavericks’ tumultuous season, the franchise held exit interviews for six more players.. P.J. Washington, Dereck ...

Jul 27, 2024 · Dereck Lively II surpassed expectations as a rookie, anchoring the Dallas Mavericks' defense and showing immense potential on both ends of the floor. His development could soon make him an All-Star, with his versatility and offensive growth posing a significant threat to NBA opponents.