Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Perfect from field in win
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Lively posted 10 points (5-5 FG) and six rebounds over 23 minutes during Sunday's 101-80 win over Atlanta.
Lively was active in the paint once again, converting all of his shots around the rim. Although his numbers don't jump off the page, he is always making correct reads and impacting the game, especially around the rim on the defensive end. Lively will be an asset for Dallas in the pick-and-roll with star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Nearly double-doubles
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Lively finished with nine points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during Friday's 112-91 Summer League win over Indiana.
Lively has been extremely active in the Summer League, making winning plays and outworking his opponents on the glass. His stats across four games do leave a bit to be desired from a fantasy perspective, as he's averaging 8.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 blocks through four games.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Double-doubles in win
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Lively posted 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 98-96 overtime Summer League win over the Warriors.
Lively recorded his first double-double of the Summer League on Wednesday. The No. 12 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft also showed off his impressive defensive potential, as he was altering shots at the basket all game. Lively could see playing time sooner rather than later for a Mavericks team that needs rim protection and a lob threat to complement Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Muted production in loss
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Lively posted four points (1-2 FG, 2-6 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes during Saturday's 91-80 Summer League loss.
Lively made his Summer League debut Saturday after being selected 12th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. While his aggressiveness and trips to the free-throw line are encouraging, he struggled with his efficiency.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Selected No. 12, traded to Dallas
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Lively was selected by the Thunder with the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft before being dealt to the Mavericks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The Mavericks moved back from the 10th pick to No. 12 to select Lively, who fills a massive need as a defensive stalwart and lob threat. One of the top recruits in the 2022 high school class, Lively earned ACC All-Defensive Team honors as a freshman last season at Duke, averaging 5.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks on 65.8 percent shooting in 20.6 minutes per game. Though his offensive game is a work in progress, Lively is expected to compete with Christian Wood and Maxi Kleber for regular minutes in the Mavs' frontcourt. Lively could follow the path of 2022 draftees Mark Williams and Walker Kessler by pushing for a starting role deeper in the regular season if he adapts well to the NBA level.
