DANIEL GAFFORD NEWS

Washington and Flagg power Mavericks to a 138-133 OT win over the Trail Blazers

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NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Harden's 82nd career triple-double leads Clippers past Mavericks 133-127 in 2OT in NBA Cup

James Harden scored four of his 10 overtime points in the second extra period and finished with season highs of 41 points and 14 rebounds, along with 11 assists, as the Los Angeles...

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Devin Booker, Grayson Allen lead Suns past struggling Mavericks, 123-114

Devin Booker had 26 points and nine assists, Grayson Allen scored four of his 23 points in a key late stretch and the Phoenix Suns held off the Dallas Mavericks 123-114 on Wednesda...

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Good to go Monday Gafford (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Gafford will shed his questionable tag due to a right ankle sprain and suit up in his sixth straight game. Over five regular-season appearances, the big man has averaged 8.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 19.6 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Gafford (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Gafford left Friday's loss to the Grizzlies early due to the ankle issue, though he was able to suit up in Saturday's win over the Wizards. If the big man is ruled out for Monday, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Gafford (ankle) will be available to play Saturday against the Wizards.

Impact Gafford tweaked his ankle and did not return to Friday's blowout loss to Memphis, but he'll be out there for Saturday's game and should start again. With a favorable matchup against the Wizards, he's someone to consider trotting out there in daily fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Gafford (ankle) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Gafford suffered an ankle injury during Friday's game against the Grizzlies, which has put his status in question for the second game of a back-to-back set. If he's unable to play, the team will lean heavily on Dwight Powell.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with sore ankle Gafford exited Friday's 118-104 loss to the Grizzlies with right ankle soreness and did not return, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Gafford ended his evening with one rebound and nothing else over 12 minutes, although the decision to hold him out may have had to do more with the score than his ankle. The Mavs play again Saturday in Washington, and for now, Gafford should be considered questionable for that one.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient performance in loss Gafford chipped in 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 101-99 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Gafford established season highs in both points and boards. The 27-year-old big man has a lot of responsibilities on his plate, with Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) both out of action, and Gafford has quickly become worthy of roster consideration in most fantasy leagues despite his limited playing time. Through his first three outings, Gafford has averaged 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.3 assists in 22.3 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 25 minutes in loss Gafford closed with 14 points (7-9 FG), four rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 25 minutes during Monday's 110-102 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Despite briefly exiting the game due to a leg issue, Gafford played a season-high 25 minutes in the loss. Although he was still apparently on a minutes limit of no more than 18, he exceeded that, putting up solid contributions on both ends of the floor. The Mavericks are still without a number of frontcourt options, meaning as long as Gafford can remain healthy, he should have a clear path to minutes.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson scores a season-high 27 points to lead Rockets to fourth straight win

Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, Alperen Sengun added 26 points and 11 rebounds and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Dallas Mavericks for a 110-102 victory on Monday...

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Tim MacMahon: Mavs C Daniel Gafford, who is playing in … Tim MacMahon: Mavs C Daniel Gafford, who is playing in …

NOVEMBER 4 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Checks back in Gafford has returned to Monday's game against Houston, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Gafford spent only a few minutes in the locker room before emerging from the tunnel. He was able to check back in to start the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Limps to locker room Gafford went to the locker room during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Rockets due to an apparent right leg injury, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gafford came up lame following a shot contest, and he checked out of the matchup immediately after. He was already on a minute restriction after recently coming back from an ankle injury, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Mavs shut him down the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

To remain limited Monday Gafford will remain limited to around 15-to-18 minutes in Monday's game against Houston, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford played 17 minutes in Saturday's 122-110 loss to the Pistons for his season debut, and fantasy managers should expect a similar workload Monday. Until his restrictions are loosened a bit further, Gafford's fantasy upside will remain capped.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Capped at 17 minutes in debut Gafford (ankle) registered seven points (2-3 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes in Saturday's 122-110 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Cleared to make his season debut Saturday after missing Dallas' first five games due to a right ankle sprain, Gafford entered the starting five while the Mavericks were without both Dereck Lively (knee) and Anthony Davis (calf). However, head coach Jason Kidd said prior to the contest that Gafford would be limited to 15-to-18 minutes Saturday, and Kidd ended up sticking to his word. Despite the light playing time, Gafford was productive enough during his time on the court and could see his minutes pick up in subsequent contests, especially if Dallas remains without Lively and Davis. Gafford profiles as a decent streaming option for field-goal percentage, rebounds and blocks whenever he's in line for meaningful minutes.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Gafford will start Saturday's game against the Pistons despite being limited to 15-18 minutes.

Impact Gafford is making his season debut Saturday after being sidelined to start the season due to an ankle injury. The center will draw the start despite being under a significant minutes restriction. Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) are both inactive Saturday, meaning Dwight Powell should see plenty of run as Gafford's primary backup.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will be limited Saturday Head coach Jason Kidd said Gafford (ankle) will be on a minutes restriction of 15-18 minutes in Saturday's game against the Pistons, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gafford will make his season debut after dealing with a sprained right ankle. However, the Mavericks will ease him back into action. With Gafford on a minutes restriction and both Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) sidelined, Dwight Powell will likely see a bump in minutes.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Potential Mavericks trade deals away Daniel Gafford, could fix biggest problem with roster | Sporting News The Mavs could finally be at full strength again.

NOVEMBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will play Saturday Gafford (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Pistons, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gafford will make his season debut after missing the team's first five regular-season games due to a sprained right ankle. It wouldn't be surprising if the Mavericks eased him back into action, though he'll likely get the starting nod with Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) sidelined.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game in Detroit.

Impact This is the first time this season Gafford is getting hit with the questionable tag, and they sure could use him with Anthony Davis (calf) going down. He'll likely be eased back into things if he's cleared for Saturday's game, but his return would mean fewer minutes for Dwight Powell.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis out for Mavericks' game in Mexico City with leg injury

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis will miss Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City due to a left leg injury

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press