Daniel Gafford News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Detroit squares off against the Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City

The Detroit Pistons play the Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Gafford (ankle) will remain on the sidelines for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Gafford was doubtful, so it's not surprising to see him get ruled out. With Dereck Lively (knee) set to join him on the sidelines Wednesday evening, P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis will get all the run they can handle.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play vs. Indiana Gafford (ankle) has been listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Gafford is trending toward not playing Wednesday. The Arkansas product has yet to play a game during the 2025-26 campaign, as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Dallas on 3-game slide

Indiana comes into the matchup with Dallas as losers of three games in a row

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Monday Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford has yet to make his season debut while dealing with a sprained right ankle. With both him and Dereck Lively sidelined Monday, Dwight Powell should step in to provide frontcourt depth behind Anthony Davis. Gafford's next opportunity to return will come Wednesday against the Pacers.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Gafford (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Gafford has yet to make his season debut and is likely to miss his fourth game in a row. Assuming he's held out once again, his next chance to play comes Wednesday against Indiana.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder take on the Mavericks, look for 4th straight victory

Oklahoma City is looking to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Dallas

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Gafford, who entered Sunday's contest as doubtful while managing a sprained right ankle, will officially miss his third straight game to start the season. His next opportunity to return will come Monday against the Thunder, with Dereck Lively set to continue handling the bulk of the center minutes in Gafford's absence.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Gafford (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Gafford is likely to miss his third consecutive game to start the season due to a sprained right ankle. If the big man remains sidelined, Dereck Lively and Dwight Powell are candidates for a bump in minutes.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Gafford (ankle) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Raptors, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Gafford has yet to play a game this season, as he continues to nurse an ankle injury. If he is unable to play for a third straight game, the team will likely continue to lean on Dereck Lively in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas and Toronto square off for non-conference matchup

Toronto takes on Dallas for a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed out with ankle sprain Gafford (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact After sitting out the morning shootaround, Gafford has been ruled out for a second straight game to open the season. The big man's next chance to play comes Sunday against the Raptors. With Gafford sidelined, Dereck Lively is locked in as the Mavericks' top center in a soft matchup against Washington.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out shootaround Gafford (ankle) did not participate in shootaround Friday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford was walking around the practice in street clothes and tennis shoes, and that doesn't bode well for his status against the Wizards. He's listed as questionable on the injury report which suggests that he's day-to-day, but it looks like the Mavericks will exercise caution once again.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs' Jason Kidd gives update on Daniel Gafford ahead of Friday's game against Wizards The Mavericks could’ve used Gafford’s services on Wednesday in the season-opening loss against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Questionable for Friday Gafford (ankle) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Wizards, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Gafford is in danger of missing a second straight game to start the 2025-26 campaign. He continues to deal with an ankle issue, but appears to be trending in the right direction.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks host the Wizards in non-conference action

Dallas takes on Washington in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Daniel Gafford isn't playing tonight for Mavs with injury news | Sporting News The center depth chart is light.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out Wednesday Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Gafford will miss the regular-season opener due to a right ankle sprain that kept him out of preseason action. Dereck Lively should handle the bulk of the work at center in Gafford's absence, with Dwight Powell serving as the backup five. Gafford's next chance to play will be Friday's game against the Wizards.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Detroit squares off against the Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City

Indiana faces Dallas on 3-game slide

Thunder take on the Mavericks, look for 4th straight victory

Dallas and Toronto square off for non-conference matchup

Mavericks host the Wizards in non-conference action