Daniel Gafford News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

Remains doubtful for Opening Night Gafford (ankle) remains doubtful to play Opening Night against the Spurs on Wednesday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact During the portion of shootaround that was open to the media, Gafford was walking around in slides instead of shoes. He's listed as doubtful on the official injury report and it's likely the Mavericks hold him out to be safe. Dereck Lively could have a higher floor in fantasy as a result.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Wednesday Gafford (ankle) is doubtful to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Spurs.

Impact Gafford is trending toward not playing the first game of the regular season as he continues to deal with an ankle issue. If he is ultimately ruled out, the team will likely lean heavily on Derrick Lively and Dwight Powell to pick up the slack in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Gafford (ankle) will be listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact This was the expected injury designation for Gafford. The big man went through a partial practice Monday after doing some non-contact drills over the weekend. If Gafford's ankle responds well to the increased workload, he could get the green light to back up Derick Lively at center for Opening Night.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Gafford (ankle) went through a partial practice Monday, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact This is another step in the right direction after Gafford participated in some non-contact drills over the weekend. Coach Jason Kidd said Gafford looked good, but added that he will see how he responds overnight to the increased workload. For now, Gafford's status for Opening Night on Wednesday remains in the air.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Goes through non-contact work Gafford (ankle) participated in the non-contact portions of Saturday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Coach Jason Kidd said he was unsure of Gafford's status for Opening Night on Oct. 22, but he wasn't ready to rule him out. Gafford has been battling a sprained ankle since the first day of Dallas' training camp, but he appears to be trending in a positive direction.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through non-contact work Gafford (ankle) participated in the non-contact portions of Saturday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to individual work Gafford (ankle) was limited to individual work at Friday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford remains restricted due to a sprained ankle, which he suffered during the first day of Dallas' training camp. If the big man cannot gain clearance before Wednesday's season opener against the Spurs, Dereck Lively would be in line for a heavier dose of playing time at center.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury updates: Mavericks navigate early training camp setbacks | Sporting News The Dallas Mavericks are already managing injuries just days into training camp, with Daniel Gafford and Brandon Williams out short-term and...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reports: Daniel Gafford suffers ankle injury, will miss 2-3 weeks Dallas will be without Daniel Gafford for the first 2-3 weeks of the season.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • NBA.COM

Suffers sprained ankle Gafford sprained his ankle in Tuesday's practice and will be out 2-to-3 weeks, Kevin Gray Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Gafford rolled his ankle during the opening day of Dallas's training camp and will be sidelined for multiple weeks. The two-week mark lines up with the Mavericks' preseason finale against the Lakers on Oct. 15. If he's not healthy enough to face the Lakers, Gafford's next chance to play would be the team's regular-season opener Oct. 22 against the Spurs. While Gafford is sidelined, Dereck Lively could pick up a few more minutes, while Dwight Powell would likely see an increase in minutes off the bench.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21, 2025 • MAVS.COM

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JULY 15, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JUNE 24, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

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JUNE 24, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mavericks, Daniel Gafford closing in on extension: Source The Mavs are set to have a formidable frontcourt with Gafford, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Cooper Flagg.

JUNE 24, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

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