Daniel Gafford News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

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APRIL 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Starting in return Gafford is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Nets on Monday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford will get the start Monday in his return from a 21-game absence due to a right MCL sprain and will be restricted to 15-to-20 minutes, per Afseth. Prior to his injury, Gafford was averaging 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.9 blocks over 21.9 minutes per game.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Gafford (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Nets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford will return from a 21-game absence due to a right MCL sprain, though he'll operate under a minutes restriction of 15-to-20 minutes, per Afseth. The 26-year-old averaged 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.4 assists across 21.9 minutes per game in 51 appearances prior to sustaining the injury.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Gafford (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Gafford hasn't played since suffering a Grade 3 right MCL sprain against the Kings on Feb. 10. He was assigned to the G League's Texas Legends on March 21 to get some practice reps in, and his probable tag indicates that he has a good chance at returning to action Monday. It's unclear whether Gafford will start upon his return, but his ability to play will eat into the minutes of Kai Jones and Dwight Powell.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas and Brooklyn meet for non-conference showdown

The Dallas Mavericks host the Brooklyn Nets in out-of-conference action

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains out Saturday Gafford (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Gafford won't return to the floor Saturday for Dallas, as his absence will extend to 21 games due to a sprained right knee. The next opportunity for the 26-year-old big man to return to the floor will be Monday against the Nets.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Gafford (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Gafford has been dealing with a right knee sprain for quite some time, and the doubtful tag suggests there's a big chance the big man will miss his 21st straight contest. Gafford hasn't played since Feb. 10.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls face the Mavericks on 4-game win streak

Chicago aims to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over Dallas

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Orlando plays Dallas, aims for 4th straight victory

Orlando hosts Dallas aiming to prolong its three-game win streak

MARCH 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Towns and New York take on Dallas in non-conference play

New York hosts Dallas in a non-conference matchup

MARCH 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Dallas faces Brooklyn, aims to stop road skid

Dallas will try to break its three-game road skid when the Mavericks face Brooklyn

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Dinwiddie and Washington lead Mavericks past Pistons 123-117, ending 4-game losing streak

Spencer Dinwiddie scored a season-high 31 points while P

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Practicing in G League The Mavericks assigned Gafford (knee) to the G League's Texas Legends on Friday to participate in a 5-on-5 practice and will recall him after.

Impact Gafford hasn't played since Feb. 10 due to a right MCL sprain but appears to be ramping up toward a return to action. With Anthony Davis (adductor) and Dereck Lively (ankle) also participating in Friday's G League practice, Dallas could receive a massive boost in their frontcourt before the end of the regular season.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas hosts Detroit on 5-game home skid

Dallas will look to break its five-game home slide when the Mavericks play Detroit

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Indiana puts home win streak on the line against Dallas

Indiana comes into a matchup against Dallas after winning four home games in a row

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Philadelphia takes on Dallas on 3-game skid

Philadelphia is looking to stop its three-game losing streak with a win against Dallas

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston plays Dallas, aims for 4th straight home win

Houston will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Rockets play Dallas

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

San Antonio takes on Dallas, looks to halt 3-game slide

San Antonio aims to stop its three-game skid when the San Antonio Spurs take on Dallas

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Dallas takes on San Antonio on 5-game losing streak

Dallas is looking to break its five-game slide with a win over San Antonio

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Mavs' injuries have reached the absurd with stars Irving and Davis already sidelined

The Dallas Mavericks could be down to seven healthy players as an injured list headlined by Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis continues to grow

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Davis, Lively, Gafford making progress The Dallas Mavericks' injured front line of Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford have made considerable progress in their reha...

MARCH 8, 2025 • MAVS.COM

Progressing in recovery The Mavericks announced Friday that Gafford (knee) is showing progress in his recovery and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Gafford was diagnosed with a Grade 3 right MCL sprain in mid-February and was expected to miss at least six weeks. However, the 26-year-old big man appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery and will likely look to return to action by the beginning of April. With Dereck Lively (ankle) also still out, Dwight Powell should continue to start at center until Dallas' typical starters are healthy.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis takes on Dallas, seeks to end 4-game slide

Memphis heads into the matchup against Dallas as losers of four games in a row

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Mavericks' Kidd blasts speculation that a heavy workload contributed to Irving's knee injury

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd took issue with media speculation that Kyrie Irving’s heavy workload over the last month led to the nine-time All-Star’s season-ending knee injury

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Milwaukee puts home win streak on the line against Dallas

Milwaukee enters a matchup against Dallas after winning three consecutive home games

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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