NEW YORK — Shortly before his eighth birthday, Dereck Lively II and his mother heard a loud thump coming from downstairs. This wasn’t the first time. “Big Dereck,” Lively’s father, had ...

Dereck Lively was the headliner of a Duke 2022 signing class that ranked No. 1 nationally Getty Images The Mavs selected Lively No. 12 in the 2023 NBA Draft (he'd go much higher in a redraft ).

Lively’s father, Dereck Lively Sr., had died of an overdose in 2011, and the single mother didn’t want her son to become an orphan. Drysdale passed away from Hodgkin’s on April 12, 2024. 3.

Dereck Lively II was the top recruit in the nation coming out of high school in 2022. A year later, he will hear his name called in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) reacts after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in ...

It isn't easy being number one, but the two on Dereck Lively II's jersey carries a different kind of weight. Duke Posted 10:11 p.m. Mar 16, 2023 — Updated 4:13 p.m. Mar 18, 2023 ...

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II returned to the Dallas Mavericks lineup on Monday after a five-game absence caused by a left ankle sprain. He provided six points, 12 rebounds, and one assist in 26 ...

Dallas wasn't sure the 19-year-old rookie would be ready to start. But after a breakout first performance, Dereck Lively II just might be.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively is expected to be out 2-3 months with a fractured foot, ESPN reports.The Mavericks said Wednesday that Lively has a "right ankle stress fracture" and will be ...

Dereck Lively II’s injury status for the Mavericks-Kings game. Lively is listed as questionable due to his aforementioned hip injury. He last played in the Mavs’ 105-99 loss against the ...

Dereck Lively Is Heading Toward Greatness. Just Maybe Not Right Away. An unprecedented rookie season has led to plenty of hype about the 20-year-old's sophomore campaign.

Dereck Lively II displayed signs of promise during his rookie season. He was ultimately selected to the All-Rookie Second-Team. Dallas Mavericks fans are surely wondering what Lively’s ceiling ...