In 2024-25 Dereck Lively of the Dallas Mavericks had a WAGE Score of 65, Smart Money, on a $5M salary: ranked 95 of 427 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 142nd in production, 237th in salary, 81st of 402 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 36 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Dallas Mavericks | 36 | $5M | 65 | Smart Money |
| 2023-24 | Dallas Mavericks | 55 | $4.8M | 77 | Smart Money |