The Mavs have also found form during the final stretch ... 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 69.9%. Interestingly enough, Dereck Lively II also played his last game on Jan. 14.

The Dallas Mavericks selected their franchise center with the 12th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft as they landed Dereck ... while shooting 100% from the field (16-16 FG) in four games. Lively valued ...

UPDATE: Dereck Lively II has been ... per game in the 2024-25 season while shooting 70.1 percent from the field. This story will be updated with Lively's official status for Monday's matchup ...

Dereck Lively II trending in right direction for a possible return soon. -via Twitter @ESefko / March 31, 2025 Erik Slater: Anthony Davis is probable for the Mavericks tonight vs. the Nets.