Daniel Gafford News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

Daniel Gafford emerging for Mavs in Dereck Lively II's absence | NBA.com With Dereck Lively II expected to miss the next 2-3 months, Gafford is ready to handle a bigger role in Dallas.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • NBA.COM

Ranking the top 4 trade destinations for Mavs center Daniel Gafford: No. 3 Chicago Bulls | Sporting News The Chicago Bulls could look to bolster their rim protection by adding Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Season best outing in double-double Gafford recorded 31 points (12-15 FG, 7-7 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, six blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 110-105 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Gafford dominated Monday's contest, putting forth his best outing of the season while leading all players in rebounds and blocks while finishing as one of two Mavericks with 30 or more points in a double-double performance. Gafford set season-high marks in scoring, rebounds and blocks while surpassing the 30-point mark for the first time. He has now recorded a double-double on four occasions, doing so in two of his last three contests.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Gafford available in trade talks? The Mavericks, as The Athletic reported earlier this month, have expressed interest in conversations with rival teams about acquiring an imp...

JANUARY 18, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Dominates in spot start Gafford accumulated 27 points (12-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Gafford took over the starting role, replacing Dereck Lively who was ruled out due to an ankle injury. After weeks of playing second fiddle to Lively, Gafford was able to showcase his talents, recording his first double-double in more than six weeks. As long as Lively is sidelined, Gafford should continue to log heavy minutes on a team clawing and scratching for every win in a loaded Western Conference.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Gafford will start Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Gafford will join the first unit Wednesday, averaging 12.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over 15 games as a starter this season.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in second-unit role Gafford logged 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 loss to Denver.

Impact Gafford had a decent stat line considering the minutes he played, and the big man posted his best scoring output since Dec. 28, when he had 15 points in a loss to the Trail Blazers. Gafford could be in line for a bigger role in the short term if Dereck Lively (ankle) ends up missing time following the injury he sustained Tuesday, particularly with the Mavericks playing on the second leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Murray scores 32 of his season-high 45 points in the 1st half as Nuggets beat Mavs 118-99

Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high 45 points in the first half and led the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks

JANUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Bucks swap $48 million NBA champion for Daniel Gafford in proposed trade with Mavericks | Sporting News In this trade proposal, the Milwaukee Bucks add to their guard depth and gain a backup center from the Dallas Mavericks by parting ways with...

JANUARY 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Full-go against Portland Gafford (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers and won't operate on a minutes restriction, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday after missing Dallas' previous contest due to a left ankle sprain. Gafford is averaging 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 18.8 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Gafford (ankle) is questionable to play in Thursday's contest against Portland.

Impact Gafford missed Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers due to his left ankle sprain, and he is in danger of missing another if he can't go Thursday. Dereck Lively and Maxi Kleber will likely fill the big man minutes for the Mavericks again if Gafford is ruled out.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Los Angeles Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact As expected, Gafford will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers in Dallas. The 26-year-old went down with ankle sprain during Monday's loss to the Grizzlies. He is having a solid season for the Mavericks, averaging a career-high 11.7 points per game, and will be sorely missed in the paint by Dallas if he misses an extended period. Dereck Lively, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber could see more minutes on the floor in Gafford's absence.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss time Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said after Monday's 119-104 loss to the Grizzlies that Gafford is "probably going to be out for some time" after exiting with 8:26 remaining in the...

Impact Gafford posted five points (2-3 FG, 1-3 FT), one rebound and one block in eight minutes before tweaking his ankle. He was able to walk off the court under his own power, but initial evaluations on Gafford's ankle injury apparently weren't favorable, given Kidd's post-game comments. A firmer timeline for Gafford's return should be available once he undergoes further testing, but fantasy managers can expect the reserve center to miss at least the Mavericks' remaining three games this week. While Gafford is sidelined, starter Dereck Lively will likely have a higher minutes ceiling, and Dwight Powell could move back into the rotation as a backup center. Maxi Kleber could also see more time at center after primarily being deployed as a reserve power forward this season.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with ankle sprain Gafford won't return to Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left ankle sprain. He recorded five points (2-3 FG, 1-3 FT), one rebound and one block over eight minutes befor...

Impact The Mavs should have a better idea of Gafford's timetable for a return after gauging how the ankle feels Tuesday morning. Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell would continue to see more run in the frontcourt if Gafford is forced to miss additional time.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes down with leg injury Gafford went to the locker room during the second quarter of Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left leg injury, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Gafford will be considered questionable to return until the team has more to report on the severity of his injury. Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber could see more playing time if Gafford is unable to return.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to bench against Houston Gafford isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact With Dereck Lively (hip) back in action, Gafford will head back to the bench Wednesday. In 17 games from the second unit this season, Gafford is averaging 11.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 19.1 minutes.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in loss Gafford closed Saturday's 126-122 loss to the Trail Blazers with 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, five blocks and one steal across 28 minutes.

Impact With Dereck Lively (hip) sidelined, Gafford has taken over the role at the five with efficiency and effectiveness. While the 26-year old has the goods to be a starter for most NBA teams, he's had to contend with Lively since his move from Washington, limiting his fantasy potential. He's performing exceptionally well at the moment, but he'll be in a timeshare when Lively gets back.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight

The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Pops for 16 in Friday's start Gafford produced 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 29 minutes during Friday's 98-89 win over Phoenix.

Impact With Dereck Lively (hip) banged up, Gafford made his first start since Dec. 1 and delivered solid numbers. The 26-year-old center bounced back from a zero-point dud in 13 minutes off the bench Christmas Day, but Gafford's main fantasy value comes at the defensive end of the court -- over the last 10 games, he's averaging 11.0 points, 4.8 boards and 1.2 blocks in only 18.5 minutes a contest while shooting 71.2 percent from the floor.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Lively Gafford is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact The Mavericks will deal with the absence of two regular starters, Luka Doncic (calf) and Dereck Lively (hip), meaning Gafford will step into the starting unit at center. Gafford is averaging 12.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game when deployed in a starting role this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 23 points in reserve role Gafford accumulated 23 points (7-7 FG, 9-14 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 21 minutes during Monday's 132-108 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Gafford outplayed starter Dereck Lively, who managed only four points with the first unit during Monday's victory. After 11 starts to begin the season, Gafford has given way to Lively despite occasional evenings where he outscores his teammate. Maxi Kleber and P.J. Washington are also key pieces of Dallas' frontcourt, creating a shaky fantasy proposition when considering the position.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic

Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Jamal Murray scores 32 of his season-high 45 points in the 1st half as Nuggets beat Mavs 118-99

Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight

Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic