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25 October 2024
Double-doubles off bench Thursday
Lively closed Thursday's 120-109 win over the Spurs with 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 28 minutes.
Analysis
Lively outplayed Daniel Gafford, who got the start at center. The former showed a more efficient touch near the rim and made his presence on the glass at both ends of the court. As if that wasn't enough, Lively's six assists tied a career-high mark. The second-year center could steal the starting gig from Gafford if he puts up numbers like these off the bench regularly.
24 October 2024
Coming off bench in opener
Lively will come off the bench in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Spurs, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Analysis
As expected, Daniel Gafford will get the start over Lively. However, the 20-year-old will play a significant role off the bench and could be a candidate to enter the starting five later on, especially if injury concerns arise. Lively had a solid rookie campaign, during which he averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across 23.5 minutes per game in 55 regular-season outings.
24 October 2024
Team option picked up for 25-26
The Mavericks exercised Lively's third-year rookie option for 2025-26, the team announced Wednesday.
Analysis
After starting in 42 of 55 regular-season appearances as a rookie, it's no surprise Dallas opted to keep Lively around for another season on a rookie deal. The 20-year-old averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game during the 2023-24 regular season and figures to share center duties with Daniel Gafford this season.