Lively -- who is expected to be out 2-3 months -- had missed three games with what was listed as an ankle sprain ...

From NBA.com News Services ... the Mavs reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011. The Dallas Mavericks announced today that Mavericks center Dereck Lively II sustained a right ankle ...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II had a superb rookie season. For "NBA Defense Week," the Mavs social media team posted a video featuring highlights, including the defensive center.

As well as Kyrie Irving has played, the hobbled Mavericks have been a bottom-seven offense over the past month, minus Luka ...

Dereck Lively II received a brutal injury update on Wednesday ahead of the Mavericks' game against the Timberwolves ...

Derek Fisher forced overtime with a 3-pointer ... The Lakers won the 2009 Finals, 4 games to 1.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is expected to be out for ... on their quest for a second straight NBA Finals appearance. Center Daniel Gafford has been mentioned as a player the ...

We've been through this before." Lively, 20, has emerged as an essential player after playing a key role in Dallas' run to the NBA Finals as a rookie last season. He is averaging 9.1 points ...

The Dallas Mavericks say center Dereck Lively II has a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in a month. The injury announced Wednesday is the latest setback for a promising ...

The Lakers made it all the way to the NBA Finals before losing to the Detroit Pistons in five games. Los Angeles wouldn't have even gotten that far if it wasn't for point guard Derek Fisher.