DANIEL GAFFORD NEWS

Mavericks could acquire $125 million forward, cut ties with Daniel Gafford in risky trade with Jazz | Sporting News The Dallas Mavericks could add a solid scoring punch next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in this trade for the Utah Jazz forward.

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Logs 16 minutes in loss Gafford registered nine points (4-4 FG, 1-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Gafford's playing time continues to trend in the wrong direction, having played fewer than 19 minutes in three of the past four games. After moving to the bench about a month ago, Gafford's role has fluctuated, resulting in somewhat muted production. While it is clear Dereck Lively has earned the trust of the coaching staff, there is a chance Gafford can force his way back into a 20+ minute role at some point in the near future.

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Mavericks cut ties with Daniel Gafford in proposed trade for Knicks' $40.1 million big man | Sporting News The Dallas Mavericks could trade Daniel Gafford to help replenish some future assets.

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Strong showing Sunday Gafford registered 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes during Sunday's 137-131 win over Portland.

Impact Gafford was efficient from the floor and posted a strong stat line on both ends of the court. This was his first start since Nov. 12 and extended his solid run of play, as the big man has scored in double digits in 13 appearances in a row. He's averaging 14.1 points per game while shooting an impressive 75.5 percent from the floor in that span.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Gafford will start Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Gafford enters the starting lineup due to Dereck Lively (knee) being out of the lineup. This marks Gafford's first start since Nov. 12 and his 12th start of the season. Through 11 starts, Gafford holds averages of 12.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 21.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks face the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight win

Dallas will attempt to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Portland

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off injury report for Saturday Gafford (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact Gafford missed Wednesday's win over the Knicks due to an illness, though he will suit up Saturday barring any unexpected setbacks. Across his last five outings, the big man averaged 11.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals across 21.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Gafford (illness) participated in Friday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.comreports

Impact Gafford missed Dallas' most recent outing due to an illness. However, the 26-year-old big man's return to practice is a good sign of his availability against Utah on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic

Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-1 this season without superstar Luka Doncic, beating the New York Knicks 129-114

NOVEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Wednesday Gafford (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Gafford was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately be sidelined by an illness. Dereck Lively, who left Monday's win over Atlanta early due to an illness, is available and should start at center again, while Maxi Kleber is a candidate for a few extra minutes off the bench in Gafford's absence.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Gafford (illness) is questionable to face the Knicks on Wednesday.

Impact Gafford was a very late addition to the injury report which is not a good sign for fantasy managers. Starting center Dereck Lively is also questionable with an illness, so the Mavericks could potentially be very shorthanded in the frontcourt. If needed, the Mavericks could turn to Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas hosts New York following Anunoby's 40-point outing

New York visits the Dallas Mavericks after OG Anunoby scored 40 points in the Knicks' 145-118 win over the Denver Nuggets

NOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Sunday Gafford (shoulder) is listed as available to play in Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact Gafford will play through left shoulder soreness Sunday, and he has yet to miss a matchup this season. The big man has operated off the bench in his last five outings, during which he has averaged 13.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks while shooting 67.5 percent from the floor across 20.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will Jimmy Butler or Daniel Gafford Play in Mavericks-Heat? The Heat could be without their star in Sunday's action

NOVEMBER 24 • SI.COM

Questionable to play Sunday Gafford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to left shoulder soreness.

Impact Gafford has been playing off the bench in recent games, as head coach Jason Kidd is testing to see how Dereck Lively performs in a starting role. However, Gafford has been posting solid numbers off the bench, scoring in double digits in his five appearances since the move and averaging 7.2 rebounds per game in that span. If he's out, then Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell would be in line to see more frontcourt minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double off bench Sunday Gafford registered 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds and one block across 18 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 121-119 win over the Thunder.

Impact It was the first double-double of the season for Gafford, who has been deployed as part of the second unit for three straight games. He's been a reliable source of secondary offense in November regardless of his role, scoring in double digits in seven straight contests while averaging 15.1 points, 7.3 boards and 1.6 blocks over that stretch while shooting 74.6 percent from the floor.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Gafford just 'playing off the gravity our main guys have | NBA.com Daniel Gafford just 'playing off the gravity our main guys have

NOVEMBER 17 • NBA.COM

Shines off bench Saturday Gafford closed Saturday's 110-93 win over the Spurs with 22 points (9-10 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 18 minutes.

Impact Gafford and Dereck Lively have been alternating in the starting role, but the former is expected to continue coming off the bench in the next few games, according to Jason Kidd and per Landon Thomas of Mavs Fans For Life. Gafford has been playing at a high level in recent days and has scored in double digits in six straight contests.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Irving and Gafford lead Mavericks past Wemby-less Spurs 110-93

Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford scored 22 points apiece as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 110-93 win over the San Antonio Spurs, who played without s...

NOVEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to game Thursday Gafford (leg) has returned to Thursday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford departed the contest in the third quarter and exited briefly, but he returned to action and looks recovered from the injury that made him leave the game in the first place.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Thursday Gafford headed to the locker room during the second half of Thursday's game against the Jazz due to an apparent leg injury, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact The big man headed to the locker room limping after staying down, and he looked in pain while grabbing his right leg as he exited the court. Dereck Lively is in foul trouble, so the Mavericks will have to rely on Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell in case Gafford doesn't return to the hardwood.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Thursday Gafford is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Impact Gafford will move to the bench for the first time this season, meaning Dereck Lively will get the start at center in this one. The move is a bit puzzling since Gafford has been playing well in November, averaging 14.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 79.6 percent from the field in six contests.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet in loss Gafford totaled 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Gafford was the Mavericks' third-best scorer in this game behind Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, and he delivered an impressive all-around effort while dealing with the threat of Nikola Jokic -- a daunting task in his own right. Gafford did an excellent job of filling out the stat sheet with at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. He's averaging 14.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of November.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Gafford (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's game against the Magic with 11:04 remaining in the second quarter, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford briefly went back to the locker room in the first quarter before returning to the bench, and eventually to the game. The big man is expected to be available to finish out the remainder of the game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Briefly heads to locker room Gafford (undisclosed) briefly went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game against Orlando but has since returned to the bench, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJou...

Impact Gafford briefly exited the game and went to the locker room, though he is back on the bench and will likely return to the matchup. If the big man is limited, or held out for the remainder of the game, Dereck Lively and Dwight Powell are likely to receive an increase in playing time.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE