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Duke Blue Devils News / Dallas Hoops Journal / May 14
'They Have Some Really Good Pieces': Cooper Flagg Talks Possible Role with Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks pulled off one of the most improbable jumps in NBA Draft lottery history Monday night, moving up 10 spots to land the No. 1 overall pick.
Duke Blue Devils News / Dallas Hoops Journal / May 14
'Pretty Special': Jon Scheyer on Cooper Flagg’s Fit with Dallas Mavericks, Pairing with Dereck Lively II
When the Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on Monday night, it locked in more than just a franchise-altering moment—it ensured former Duke star Cooper Flagg would become the No.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 13
Mavericks' Projected Starting Lineup With Cooper Flagg Looks Scary
The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and will have the opportunity to select Cooper Flagg in the draft on June 25. Despite the Luka Doncic trade proving to be extremely unpopular, the Mavericks did have a pretty impressive team when healthy, and they'd look really scary with the addition of Flagg.
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
Mavericks' nightmare season ends with a whimper against Grizzlies
It's not a surprise that the Dallas Mavericks missed the playoffs after a franchise-destroying season. The real surprise was them making it this far.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / April 12
Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd Gives Dereck Lively II 1 Interesting Challenge Ahead of the Play-in Tournament
Dereck Lively II was still getting used to his role in the Dallas Mavericks roster when the team went through a change in the trade deadline that completely changed his career’s trajectory.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 4
Will Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II play in Mavericks-Clippers?
The Dallas Mavericks are getting set for back-to-back games against the LA Clippers on Friday and Saturday nights. Because of the back-to-back and the Mavericks' injury situation, they're having to be careful with their players recently coming off injury.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / April 2
Key Mavericks player set to return vs. Hawks
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is set to rejoin his Dallas comrades for a Wednesday night tilt against Atlanta.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 2
WIll Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II play in Mavericks-Hawks?
The Dallas Mavericks are looking to make up for their embarrassing loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night as the Atlanta Hawks come to town. Both teams are missing key pieces, and the Hawks will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / March 29
Two injured Mavericks players 'on course' to return next week
The two Mavericks big men are trending in the right direction in their injury recoveries.
Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / March 24
Dallas Big Men Nearing Return: Anthony Davis Will Play Against Nets; When Will Daniel Gafford, and Derreck Lively II Return?
The Dallas Mavericks 2024-25 season is slip-sliding away, as they are currently outside the Western Conference playoff race. But there is reportedly good news on the horizon: Anthony Davis is expected to take the floor this week for the Mavericks.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 21
Mavericks make big Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford roster moves
Dallas Mavericks fans just want to wake up. They have been trapped in a nightmare for more than a month now, as the combination of losing Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and seeing the team’s existing core players go down with injuries continues to decimate morale.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / January 22
Report: Mavs' Dereck Lively II (foot) out 2-3 months
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has a small fracture in his foot and will be out two to three months, ESPN reported Wednesday. The 7-foot-1 Lively has been out with a right foot ailment since a Jan.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / January 22
Mavs big man expected to miss 2-3 months with foot fracture
Dereck Lively has been diagnosed with a small fracture in his foot.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / January 14
Mavericks' Dereck Lively II exits with ankle sprain, doesn't return
The Mavericks ruled starting center Dereck Lively II out with an ankle sprain just four minutes into their Tuesday game against Denver, the team announced.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 27
Dereck Lively II's Updated Injury Status For Mavericks-Suns
The Dallas Mavericks already received unfortunate injury news this week, losing Luka Doncic for at least a month due to a left calf strain. Then, Dereck Lively II popped up on their injury report for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns with a hip contusion, the first night of a back-to-back on the road.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 11
Dereck Lively II Hopes to Play in Mavericks-Warriors
Mavericks' center Dereck Lively II, who has been out the last four games with a sprained right shoulder, is hopeful to play against the Warriors on November 12, according to ESPN's Tim McMahon.
Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / October 21
Dereck Lively II Reflects Emotionally On The Loss Of His Mother Before The 2024 Playoffs
The Dallas Mavericks selected their franchise center with the 12th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft as they landed Dereck Lively II. He transformed the team and played a crucial role in the team's run to the 2024 NBA Finals.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 8
Mavericks' Dereck Lively is a different player in Year 2
Dereck Lively II promises to be more than just a role player in his sophomore campaign with the Mavs.
Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 3
Dallas Mavericks Name Dereck Lively II As Starting Center
The Dallas Mavericks recently named Dereck Lively II as the starting center. Lively II, 20, is an NBA rookie on the rise after being named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team and advancing to the NBA Finals, both in 2024.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / June 19
A potential Mavericks return to the NBA Finals may hinge on breakout center
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II in many ways served as the Dallas Mavericks' heart (both on and off the floor) during their run to the NBA Finals.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 31, 2024
Mavericks rookie makes incredible NBA postseason history
His impact was evident during the Mavericks' rout of the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31, 2024
Mavericks rookie completes wild playoff feat never done in history
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II was quite literally perfect throughout the Western Conference Finals.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / May 30, 2024
Mavs' Dereck Lively listed as questionable for Game 5
Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively is listed as questionable to play Thursday in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29, 2024
Mavericks provide notable status update on star rookie ahead of Game 5
The 20-year-old has been a big-impact player for Dallas as a rookie this season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27, 2024
Report offers update on Dereck Lively’s neck injury
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II suffered a frightening injury during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night, and his status going forward remains in question.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26, 2024
Watch: Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively can’t miss in Game 3
Nobody’s perfect. Except Dereck Lively II in the Western Conference Finals. Lively still hasn’t missed through 13 quarters, shooting 3-for-3 in the first quarter of Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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