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1:41Mavericks Give Daniel Gafford a 3-Year, $54M Extension
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1:09Tonight: Cooper Flagg vs. Victor Wembanyama
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1:58Trade Deadline Review: Anthony Davis
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2:31Anthony Davis Putting The Luka Doncic, Dallas Saga To Bed
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1:38Gonzalez "Wants No Part" Of Anthony Davis
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2:04NBA Trade Deadline: Is Kyrie Next To Be Dealt?
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9:44Mavs Trade Anthony Davis To Wizards
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1:59What Does The AD Trade Mean For The Mavs And Wizards?
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0:54BREAKING: Mavs Trade Anthony Davis To Wizards
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1:162018 Lottery Players Now Traded: Luka Doncic
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1:28Atlanta Hawks Hope To Fly High Landing Anthony Davis At The Deadline
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1:36One Year Ago: Luka Doncic Traded To The Lakers
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1:04Trading Anthony Davis To Atlanta On The Trade Machine
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1:23Trade Deadline Watch: Dallas Mavericks
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1:13Trade Deadline Matchmaker: Anthony Davis
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7:49Potential Landing Spots For Anthony Davis
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2:14Mavericks Falls Short On Flagg's Christmas Debut
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0:59Takeaways From Warriors Win Over Mavs
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1:27Cooper Flagg, Mavericks Take On Steph Curry-Led Warriors
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1:26Flagg Leads Mavericks To Big Win Over Nuggets
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Top Daniel Gafford News
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Posts third straight double-double
Gafford registered 16 points (5-8 FG, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and three steals in 33 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 135-123 loss to the Spurs.
Gafford was upgraded to available shortly before tipoff Thursday and didn't show any signs of his ankle injury hampering his play. The big man has started five consecutive matchups for the Mavs and is averaging 12.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 blocks in 26.4 minutes over this strong stretch.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Upgraded to available
Gafford (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.
Gafford has dealt with a right ankle sprain for most of the year, but he's suiting up for the sixth consecutive time Thursday. With Anthony Davis (finger) now totally out of the picture in the Dallas frontcourt, Gafford is looking to find a rhythm as the established top center from here on out. The 27-year-old big man is averaging 9.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.1 minutes per tilt in his last five games, shooting 64.3 percent from the field.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Questionable for Thursday
Gafford is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Spurs due to a sprained right ankle.
Gafford has been dealing with nagging ankle injuries throughout the season, and there's a chance he could be forced to the sidelines yet again Thursday evening. If Gafford can't play, there will be more minutes available for Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Double-doubles in loss
Gafford racked up 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 110-100 loss to Boston.
Gafford recorded his second straight double-double despite yet another trip to the locker room due to an ankle injury. At this point, it appears as though fantasy managers are simply going to have to accept that Gafford's ankles could be an ongoing issue. With that said, he has now played at least 25 minutes in three straight games, including both games of a back-to-back.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Returns Tuesday
Gafford (ankle) returned to Tuesday's game against the Celtics with 5:18 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Gafford appeared to turn his right ankle in the second quarter and didn't start the second half. However, the big man has been cleared to check back in.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Leaves for locker room
Gafford exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to an apparent right ankle injury, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.
Gafford appeared to turn his ankle and stayed down for an extended period before limping to the locker room. It's worth noting that the big man recently missed time due to a right ankle sprain. If he's unable to return, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are expected to handle the center minutes the rest of the way.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Double-doubles in loss
Gafford amassed 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Saturday's 111-107 loss to the Rockets.
Gafford recorded his first double-double in his past seven appearances while also logging at least 25 minutes for the second straight game. While it has been a season full of disappointment, Gafford is beginning to show signs of life. With very little in terms of viable competition for minutes, Gafford is trending toward being a must-roster player, especially if he can remain healthy for the foreseeable future.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Starting Wednesday
Gafford is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Joining Gafford in the first unit for Wednesday's game will be Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and P.J. Washington. Across 20 starts this season, Gafford has registered averages of 9.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Limited minutes in return
Gafford (ankle) racked up two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 16 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 116-110 loss to the Lakers.
The 27-year-old center had missed the prior four games due to an ankle injury, and while Gafford was eased back into action, he managed to make an impact at the rim. With Anthony Davis (finger) likely out for another month or more and with Dereck Lively (foot) done for the season, Gafford should move back into the starting five eventually, but the Mavericks could be cautious with him on the second half of a back-to-back Sunday in Milwaukee.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Coming off bench
Gafford isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Gafford will be eased into action after a four-game absence, coming off the bench and backing up Dwight Powell. Despite his reserve role, expect Gafford to see significant run off the bench. In 29 appearances this season, Gafford is averaging 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 20.8 minutes.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Good to go Saturday
Gafford (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Gafford has officially been given the green light to return from a four-game absence. The center was previously considered probable. With Moussa Cisse (illness) out Saturday, Gafford and Dwight Powell will see most of the center work.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Officially probable for Saturday
Gafford (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Gafford is on the injury report with a right ankle sprain, but Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reported earlier Friday that the big man is expected to play Saturday. The 27-year-old has started 20 of 29 games this season and is averaging 7.7 points and 7.5 rebounds in 20.1 minutes over his past 10 appearances. Gafford's anticipated return to action may cut into Dwight Powell's fantasy appeal.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Will play Saturday
Gafford (ankle) will play Saturday against the Lakers, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Gafford, who has missed the past four games for Dallas, did "everything" at Friday's practice, according to coach Jason Kidd. With Gafford set to return, Dwight Powell could see his fantasy appeal shrink after putting up a double-double in 27 minutes against the Warriors on Thursday.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Ruled out for Thursday
Gafford (ankle) won't play Thursday versus the Warriors.
Gafford will miss his fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain, with his absence clearing the way for Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse to absorb all of the minutes at center. Dallas had initially listed Gafford as questionable for Thursday's game before downgrading him to doubtful and then out, so he presumably has a chance at returning to action Saturday versus the Lakers.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Doubtful for Thursday
Gafford (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Gafford appears likely to miss his fourth straight game Thursday, though he is getting closer to a return -- he was previously labeled as questionable. In the meantime, Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse (illness) will likely continue to hold down the fort at center.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Questionable for Thursday
Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Warriors.
Gafford has missed the past three games for the Mavericks, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down, which indicates progress. We'll have a better idea on his status following Thursday's shootaround, but if he is able to return, Dwight Powell would likely head back to the second unit.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Ruled out for Monday
Gafford (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Gafford will miss a third straight matchup while battling through a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Warriors.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Ruled out with ankle sprain
Gafford is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz with a sprained right ankle, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
After leaving Wednesday's loss to Denver, Gafford is now sidelined for a second straight contest. The Mavericks are expect to split the center minutes up between Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse on Saturday, putting both big men in the streaming mix in deeper fantasy settings.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Doubtful for Saturday
Gafford (ankle) is doubtful to play Saturday versus Utah.
It appears Gafford will be missing his second straight game Saturday, which should result in another start for Dwight Powell and extended minutes for Moussa Cisse. Check back for official word on Gafford's status closer to Saturday's tip.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-10, 265 lbs |
| Birthplace: El Dorado, AR |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Arkansas |
| Experience: 6 |