Daniel Gafford News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

To be re-evaluated within two weeks Gafford is slated to be re-evaluated within the next two weeks after sustaining a right knee sprain during Monday's 129-128 loss to the Kings, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The big man will join Anthony Davis (thigh), Dereck Lively (ankle) and Dwight Powell (hip) on the sideline for the foreseeable future, leaving the Mavericks extremely thin in the frontcourt. P.J. Washington (ankle) will likely serve as the club's small-ball center, though Kylor Kelley and Olivier-Maxence Propser could also see a bump in playing time with Gafford on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Gafford (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Gafford suffered a right knee sprain against Sacramento and will remain sidelined Wednesday. P.J. Washington and ad Kylor Kelley will likely receive the majority of Dallas' center minutes with Dereck Lively (ankle), Anthony Davis (thigh) and Dwight Powell (hip) all out. Gafford's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Miami.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs lose Gafford, then lose to Kings The Dallas Mavericks suffered another injury when they lost center Daniel Gafford to a right knee sprain during Monday's 129-128 loss in ove...

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • MAVS.COM

Mavs' Daniel Gafford helped off court with knee injury Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford was helped off the court during the team’s matchup against the visiting Sacramento Kings on Monday du...

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Mavericks center Daniel Gafford leaves Monday's game vs. Kings with sprained right knee

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford left Monday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings early in the second quarter with a sprained right knee

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Leaves early with sprained knee Gafford won't return to Monday's game against the Kings due to a right knee sprain.

Impact The Mavericks didn't wait long to rule Gafford out for the remainder of the game after he collided with the Kings' Malik Monk early in the second quarter, resulting in the Dallas center exiting the contest and requiring assistance walking back to the locker room. Gafford will finish the game with four points (2-2 FG), three rebounds and two assists across 10 minutes. The Mavericks were already thin on frontcourt help heading into the contest with Anthony Davis (adductor) likely to miss multiple weeks and with P.J. Washington (ankle) and Dwight Powell (hip) both sidelined, and Gafford's early exit leaves the team even thinner. Two-way player Kylor Kelley is the only healthy center on the roster, though Dallas may prefer to get by with small-ball lineups for the rest of Monday's contest.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return due to knee injury Gafford won't return to Monday's game against the Kings due to a right knee sprain.

Impact It didn't take long for the medical staff to rule Gafford out for the remainder of the game after he required assistance walking back to the locker room in the second quarter. The big man will finish the game with four points (2-2 FG), three rebounds and two assists across 10 minutes. With the Mavericks already thin at center, Kylor Kelley and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are candidates to pick up the slack the rest of the way.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent knee injury Gafford made a trip to the locker room after exiting in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Kings with an apparent right knee injury, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Mornin...

Impact Gafford grabbed at his knee and struggled to put much weight on his leg while he was helped back to the locker room after he collided with the Kings' Malik Monk early in the quarter. If the big man is ruled out for the rest of the contest, the Mavericks will be left with Kylor Kelley as the lone healthy center on the roster, as Anthony Davis (adductor), Dereck Lively (ankle) and Dwight Powell (hip) were all ruled out in advance of Monday's game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to locker room vs. SAC Gafford exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right knee injury in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Kings, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News...

Impact Gafford grabbed at his right knee and struggled to put much weight on his right leg while walking back to the locker room. If the big man joins Anthony Davis (thigh), Dereck Lively (ankle) and Dwight Powell (hip) on the sideline the rest of the way, Kylor Kelley and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will likely see a bump in minutes.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Gafford (shoulder) will be available to play Thursday against Boston.

Impact Gafford exited Tuesday's 118-116 loss to the 76ers with a stinger in his left shoulder, but he brushed off any concerns about it at Wednesday's practice. He's also not showing up at all on the injury report which is a good sign for his fantasy managers. Anthony Davis (abdomen) is questionable for Thursday, so there could be another game until we see how the frontcourt rotation shapes up.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through practice Gafford (shoulder) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford exited Tuesday's 118-116 loss to the 76ers with a left shoulder injury which the center described as a "stinger" after Wednesday's practice. The Mavericks will release their injury report Wednesday afternoon/evening, but it sounds like Gafford is optimistic about playing against the Celtics on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downplays injury after early exit Gafford said that he expects to be available for the Mavericks' next game Thursday in Boston after exiting with 3:20 in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 118-116 loss to the 76ers wi...

Impact Gafford noted that the injury stemmed from him getting hit in the head, resulting in his neck jamming up before his left shoulder started to feel numb. The center said he could have played through the injury, but he remained on the bench for the closing minutes and finished with 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes. While Gafford's comments about his injury are encouraging, his status will still need to be monitored leading up to Thursday. The Mavericks may have the recently acquired Anthony Davis (abdomen) available to make his team debut Thursday, and his presence could result in Gafford losing out on some playing time after he logged 30-plus minutes in seven of his last 10 appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Tuesday Gafford exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left shoulder injury with 3:20 remaining in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of E...

Impact Gafford finished the game with 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two blocks across 33 minutes before heading back to the locker room. The severity of the injury is unknown, but Anthony Davis (abdomen) and Kylor Kelley are candidates to start at center if Gafford remains on the shelf for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report for Tuesday Gafford (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Gafford will suit up Tuesday after missing Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers due to left ankle soreness. The big man could share the frontcourt with Anthony Davis (recently traded) for the first time Tuesday, who is listed as questionable to make his Mavericks debut against Philadelphia. Over his last five appearances, Gafford has averaged 17.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.6 blocks and 2.6 assists in 29.4 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Mobley scores 22, Cavaliers make 26 3s in 144-101 romp over Mavericks following Doncic trade

Evan Mobley scored 22 points and Cleveland set a franchise record with 91 in the first half as the Cavaliers romped to a 144-101 romp over Dallas just hours after the Mavericks tra...

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Following the aftermath of the Luka Doncic (calf) for Anthony Davis (abdomen) blockbuster trade, the Mavericks have ruled out Gafford, Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and P.J. Washington (knee) for Sunday's game against the top team in the NBA, leaving Dallas with a frontcourt rotation of Naji Marshall, Kessler Edwards, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Kylor Kelley. Gafford's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Philadelphia. When Davis is available to make his Dallas debut and Gafford is healthy, head coach Jason Kidd expects both big men to start, especially while Dereck Lively (foot) is still sidelined.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Cleveland Gafford (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact After a strong performance in Friday's win against the Pistons, Gafford may not play in Sunday's game in Cleveland due to left ankle soreness. The 26-year-old big man recorded a double-double in Detroit, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and five blocks. The Mavericks are already shorthanded in the frontcourt with Dereck Lively (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (foot) out for a considerable amount of time, which means they could lean on P.J. Washington or Kylor Kelley to help shoulder the load in the paint.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Keeps surging with five swats Gafford posted 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and five blocks over 33 minutes during Friday's 117-102 loss to Detroit.

Impact Gafford was a menace down low Friday, recording his fifth game of the season with at least five swats to go with his eighth double-double of the year. The veteran big man's fantasy stock continues to skyrocket through his last seven appearances, where he's averaged 18.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.0 blocks and 2.6 assists in 30.4 minutes per game while shooting 70.3 percent from the field. With Dallas' frontcourt ravaged by injuries, Gafford has a clear pathway to dominating the center minutes going forward.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent two-way play Gafford finished Monday's 130-108 victory over the Wizards with 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and five blocks over 24 minutes.

Impact Gafford has been making the most of the minutes he's earning in a depleted Mavericks frontcourt, and he's proving to be a reliable presence on both ends of the court for Dallas. Since moving to a starting role on Jan. 15 in the 119-116 loss to the Pelicans seven games ago, Gafford is averaging 18.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.3 blocks and 2.3 assists per game.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Returns for second half Gafford returns to the floor for the Mavericks after suffering an apparent neck injury in the first half, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact With the Mavericks dealing with several key players being in and out of the lineup this season, Gafford returning for the second half against the Thunder is a promising sign for Dallas. The 26-year-old big man is helping shoulder the load in the frontcourt with Dereck Lively (ankle) on the mend.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Thursday Gafford exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent neck injury during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com...

Impact Gafford stayed down on the court for an extended period, calling for the training staff after a scary fall. With the Mavericks thin at center, Maxi Kleber and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will likely see a bump in minutes the rest of the way if Gafford is unable to return.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the top 4 trade destinations for Mavs center Daniel Gafford: New York Knicks | Sporting News The New York Knicks could bring in Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks to help improve their defense.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Second straight double-double Gafford posted 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 boards, three blocks, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes of action in Wednesday's 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Gafford continued to capitalize on Dereck Lively's (foot) absence Wednesday, logging his third double-double in the four games that the latter's been sidelined. In that stretch he's averaged 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks while shooting 76.2 percent from the field. With Lively expected to miss multiple months, Gafford has become an extremely attractive fantasy option. He'll look to keep rolling Thursday against the Thunder.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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