19 Year old Dereck Lively II inks his rookie deal with the Dallas Mavericks
The former Duke standout signs a 4 year $22,282,691 contract
Guaranteed deal for Lively II
Dereck Lively II, the 19-year-old former Duke standout, has inked his rookie scale contract with the Dallas Mavericks, the team announced along with a video of the signing. The four-year deal is worth $22,282,691, with $22,282,691 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $5,570,673.
During the 2023-24 NBA season, Lively II is set to earn $4,775,640. The contract includes a team option for the 2026-27 season.
Lively II was selected by the Mavericks with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The 7-foot-1 center averaged 8.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game in his lone season at Duke.
Lively II is expected to compete for minutes behind starting center Christian Wood. The Mavericks are hoping that Lively II can develop into a long-term piece for their young and talented team.
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