X-rays negative for Mavericks center Dereck Lively II's ankle sprain, report says
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Mavericks center Dereck Lively II received an X-ray for a right ankle sprain suffered Tuesday night against Denver. Results were negative, but no timeline has been established for his return. Lively sustained the ankle injury less than four minutes into the Mavericks' 118-99 loss.
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 Tuesday’s game against Denver, the team announced ( via Twitter ).
Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Won't return Tuesday
Lively made it just four minutes into Tuesday's contest before spraining his right ankle. Daniel Gafford, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell are now all candidates to receive increased playing time in Dallas' frontcourt. Lively's status for Wednesday's matchup with New Orleans is uncertain.
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving doubtful vs. Pelicans; Dereck Lively ruled out
Following Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, Irving spoke in the Mavericks locker room about the injury and prognosis.
Dereck Lively II's injuries should push Mavericks to make a pivotal trade soon
Despite his improvement on the offensive end recently, Dereck Lively II's injuries could quietly force the Dallas Mavericks into a pivotal trade soon.
Mavericks' Dereck Lively: X-rays negative on ankle
X-rays taken on Lively's sprained right ankle came back negative, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. Lively left Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets early and was unable to return. Haynes reports that there is no clarity on a possible timeline for a return,
Dereck Lively Gets Key Ankle Injury Update For Dallas Mavericks
About four minutes into the Dallas Mavericks' recent contest against the Denver Nuggets, starting center Dereck Lively left the contest with an ankle injury. Evidently, the Mavericks are already dealing with massive injuries to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
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Who are Dereck Lively II's parents?
Dereck Lively II is the nineteen-year-old center ... The tall center also has an enormous wingspan of 7 feet 7 inches which is a nightmare for opponents looking to take the ball to the rim.
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Dereck Lively’s block against the Clippers was very good
It helps that Lively’s physical gifts are so immense, with his 7’8 wingspan and bouncy hops ... how great his defensive awareness truly is. Dereck Lively is really good.
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The Mavericks’ Next Step Forward Starts in the Middle
Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford have the makings an elite center tandem. That doesn't mean there isn't a better way to ...
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Questionable to play Monday
Lively (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. A left hip bruise has forced Lively to miss the Mavericks' last two ...
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Dereck Lively II, the Mavericks’ youngest player, embracing role as a vocal leader
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II celebrates after a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, Dec. 3 ...
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Is Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II playing vs. Kings? Latest injury update
Dereck Lively II’s injury status for 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 Minnesota ...
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Dereck Lively Reveals What Mavericks Have Done With Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Out
How have they done it? Dereck Lively II put it simply, it's the next man up mentality. That's all they can rely on without their superstar players. “Next man up mentality,” Lively said.