A right shoulder sprain has caused Lively to be sidelined for the Mavericks ' last four games, though he has been making progress and is inching closer to a return. If Lively cannot play Tuesday, ...

Lively (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com reports.

However, a growing trend is emerging that prioritizes fit over draft position, as exemplified by the success of Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II. Lively, drafted 12th overall out of ...

Dereck Lively II was ruled out for Monday's game after suffering a right shoulder sprain. The Mavericks center was missed ...

Key Mavericks role players Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington get injury updates ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Bulls.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II walks off the court at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game against ...

Dereck Lively II Is Now a Starting Center The Dallas Mavericks’ preseason isn’t much of a secret, but rising star Dereck Lively II is now a starting center for the Mavericks. Lively II ...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) and guard Jaden Hardy (1) celebrate after Lively dunked past San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game ...

Dereck Lively only attempted two three-pointers last year for the Dallas Mavericks in the regular season, failing to make one. He knocked down the first three of his professional career on his ...

According to the Mavericks PR Twitter/X account, center Dereck Lively II will be out tonight with a right shoulder sprain. The news comes before Dallas tips against the Indiana Pacers at 8:45 C.T ...

Dereck Lively II went through a traumatic ... Despite dealing with this personal turmoil, Lively proved indispensable for the Mavericks in their run to the NBA Finals. He dominated on the glass ...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 01: Dereck Lively II #2 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts with P.J. ... [+] Washington #25 after scoring a basket against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at ...