Lakers pitch trade to Mavericks for ex-Duke center Dereck Lively
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have proposed a trade to the Dallas Mavericks involving two first-round picks for Dereck Lively, a former Duke standout. Lakers insider Jovan Buha highlighted that Lively, who averaged 2.4 blocks per game in college, has potential value as a shot-blocker and above-the-rim finisher. While Lively missed significant time last season due to injury, his past chemistry with Luka Doncic makes him an intriguing target. Sources suggest that Daniel Gafford may be a more realistic option, but Lively remains a reasonable pursuit for the Lakers if the price is right.
- •Lakers linked to Dereck Lively trade proposal with Mavericks
- •Proposal includes two first-round picks from the Lakers
- •Lively averaged 8.4 points and 1.6 blocks in 98 NBA games
- •He previously played with Luka Doncic, adding familiarity
- •Lakers may also consider Daniel Gafford as a trade option
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers-Mavericks trade pitch swaps two first round picks for $20 million ex-Duke defensive star
"The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to another notable trade with the Dallas Mavericks.
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