HoopGuess Answer — August 29, 2026 (Puzzle #90)
Daily puzzle #90 · August 29, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Dereck Lively II
Dallas Mavericks
- Team
- DAL
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Southwest
- Pos
- C
- Height
- 7'1"
- Age
- 22
- No.
- #2
The August 29 mystery player was Dereck Lively II of the Dallas Mavericks — a 7'1" center wearing #2, age 22. Dallas Mavericks play in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. II played his college basketball at Duke.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Southwest Division.
- Listed at 7'1" — a center (C).
- Wears #2.
- Age 22.
- College: Duke.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 29, 2026?
HoopGuess #90 (August 29, 2026) was Dereck Lively II — Dallas Mavericks, C, 7'1", age 22, #2.
Can I still play the August 29, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #90 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.