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Deadspin | Report: Mavs C Daniel Gafford to sign 3-year, $60M extension Deadspin | Report: Mavs C Daniel Gafford to sign 3-year, $60M extension

JUNE 24, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Daniel Gafford plans to sign extension with Mavs Shams Charania: Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford intends to sign a three-year contract extension worth nearly $60 million, sources tel...

JUNE 24, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Mavericks' Daniel Gafford set to make $60 million contract decision | Sporting News Gafford intends to sign a three-year, $60 million deal to stay with the Mavericks

JUNE 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mavs may trade Anthony Davis after re-signing Daniel Gafford, drafting Duke Blue Devils basketball star Cooper Flagg | Sporting News The Dallas Mavericks may look to trade Anthony Davis with Daniel Gafford returning on a long-term deal and Duke Blue Devils basketball star...

JUNE 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sticking in Dallas Gafford is expected to sign a three-year contract extension worth approximately $60 million with the Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact This new deal will keep Gafford in Dallas through the 2028-29 campaign. The big man put up solid numbers across the board during 2024-25, averaging 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 blocks in 57 regular-season appearances (31 starts).

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Maverick hopes to retain P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford amid offseason uncertainty | Sporting News The Mavericks hope to hold on to two of their better rotational players.

JUNE 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Beat writer on what the Lakers may have to give up in order to trade for Daniel Gafford It likely won't be easy for the Lakers to acquire Mavericks center Daniel Gafford via trade this summer.

JUNE 7, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Positive impact in loss Gafford had five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 18 minutes during Friday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Despite the Mavericks suffering a season-ending loss Friday, Gafford posted a team-high plus-six point differential. Gafford made 57 regular-season appearances during his first full season in Dallas and started in 31 games, splitting time at center with Dereck Lively. Across Gafford's 57 outings, he averaged 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 assists in 21.5 minutes.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench for Play-In Gafford isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gafford drew a spot start during the Mavericks' final regular-season game due to the absence of Dereck Lively. With Lively healthy, Gafford will return to the second unit. In his last six games, Gafford is averaging 12.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 18.7 minutes.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in regular-season finale Gafford contributed 20 points (8-10 FG, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 19 minutes during Sunday's 132-97 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Gafford got the start Sunday due to the absence of Dereck Lively (ankle), and the big man made the most of the opportunity by posting a solid fantasy line, all while displaying his efficient touch near the rim. Gafford has been limited to only three starts since the All-Star break, although he did miss considerable time due to a knee injury that forced him to miss 21 games between Feb. 12 and March 29. He's likely to play off the bench in the postseason, with the Mavericks likely starting Anthony Davis (groin) and Lively in Wednesday's matchup against the Kings in the Play-In Tournament.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Stevens scores career-high 31 points as Grizzlies coast to a 132-97 win over Mavericks

Lamar Stevens scored a career-high 31 points

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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APRIL 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Starting Sunday Gafford will start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact With Dereck Lively (ankle) unavailable, Gafford will slide into the starting lineup. It's unclear how many minutes Gafford will play Sunday, but as a starter this season (30 games), the big man has averaged 13.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 25.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Gafford will start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared from injury report Gafford (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Gafford didn't play in Saturday's game against the Clippers as the Mavericks monitor his workload, but he's all set to be available for Wednesday. Across his last three appearances since returning from an extended absence, Gafford has averaged 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.3 blocks in 19.2 minutes while shooting 66.7 percent from the field. Dereck Lively could head back to the second unit against Los Angeles.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Gafford (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford will sit this game after playing in each of the Mavericks' last three contests. The team is being cautious with Gafford's workload, as he missed 21 consecutive games between Feb. 12 and March 29. His next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Wednesday.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Gafford (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Gafford has played the last three games for the Mavericks after returning from a 21-game absence due to a knee issue. However, he is in danger of missing Saturday's game in Los Angeles, which would likely result in Dereck Lively (ankle) seeing extended minutes in the frontcourt along with Kai Jones and Dwight Powell.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Gafford will start in Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Gafford will return to the starting five on Friday, though he'll likely still face restrictions during his third outing back following a 21-game absence due to a Grade 3 MCL sprain. The big man has amassed 28 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a block across 39 total minutes in his first two appearances since the extended absence.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis has 34 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks and 4 stitches in best game for Mavs

It came to Anthony Davis following his pregame nap Wednesday afternoon that he would finally play all out for the Dallas Mavericks that night against the Atlanta Hawks and finally...

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Anthony Davis overcomes eye injury to lead the Mavericks past the Hawks, 120-118

Anthony Davis’ driving floater with 3.4 seconds left capped his 34-point night, his highest scoring game with Dallas, in the Mavericks’ 120-118 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on We...

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Slides back to bench Gafford will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford returned from a 21-game absence Monday and played 19 minutes as the Mavericks' starting center. However, with Dereck Lively available for the first time since January, Gafford will retreat to a bench role.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Efficient from field in return Gafford (knee) tallied 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes Monday in the Mavericks' 113-109 loss to the Nets.

Impact The poor free-throw shooting made Gafford's performance less palatable in category-based leagues, but the veteran center otherwise delivered a strong outing in his return from a 21-game absence due to a Grade 3 MCL sprain. Gafford supplanted Kai Jones in the starting five in his return, but because Gafford was operating under a 20-minute restriction, the two ended up seeing similar playing time. The disparity could grow wider as Gafford becomes further removed from the injury, but he'll soon face a more formidable threat for playing time in Dereck Lively (ankle). Lively missed his 35th straight game Monday, but he was upgraded to questionable before being ruled out and could be ready to play as soon as Dallas' next game Wednesday versus Atlanta.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets beat Mavericks 113-109 to win consecutive games for the first time since the All-Star break

Keon Johnson scored 24 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-109 on Monday night to win consecutive games for the first time since the All-Star break

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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