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The Dallas Mavericks will host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington are among the Mavericks dealing with injuries, however. The good news is that Anthony Davis is not listed on the injury report, as the Mavs big man has previously dealt with no shortage of injury trouble this season. Still, […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be a team to closely monitor ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Rumors have suggested that Anthony Davis could be traded. A Davis deal is not the only way Dallas can make a move, though. While speaking on his podcast, Bill Simmons suggested a three-way trade proposal between the Mavs, Chicago […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the New York Knicks in a Wednesday night matchup. The Mavs’ injury trouble is unfortunately undeniable, though. Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are among the Mavericks on the injury report, so are the centers playing tonight vs. the Knicks? Dallas is proceeding with caution. Gafford and Lively did not […]

As there are rumors around the Dallas Mavericks and the potential trades that the team could make, there’s no denying that the two stars at the forefront of the speculation are Anthony Davis and even Kyrie Irving. With Davis being more in the Mavericks trade rumors as of late, there is another player who seems […]

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks improved to 7-4 on the young 2025-26 NBA season with a road win over the Dallas Mavericks in what was Nico Harrison’s final game as the general manager of the franchise. It wasn’t necessarily a pretty performance from the Bucks, but they were able to make enough plays down […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2025-26 season is crashing before it even gets a chance to get off the ground. On Monday night, the Mavericks let another golden opportunity to win slip away from their fingertips, losing to the Milwaukee Bucks, 116-114, to fall to 3-8 on the season. Considering how unforgiving the West is and considering […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in recent NBA memory. Trading Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić signaled a philosophical shift away from the power-and-defense identity that had defined the Lakers since 2020. Luka’s arrival meant something different entirely: the offense would now run through elite playmaking, perimeter creation, […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost a key frontcourt player during Friday night’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. That player happened to be veteran center Daniel Gafford. Gafford is going through his seventh year in the NBA, his third with the Mavericks. However, this season has seen him be in and out of the team’s rotation due […]

Amidst significant injuries to the Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt, including All-Star Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford is ready to hold down the fort. While Davis’ return could happen soon for the Mavericks, he’s ruled out for Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, joining Lively II on the team’s injury report. Gafford […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most perplexing teams in the NBA over the past year. Dallas has endured a forgettable start to the 2025-26 NBA campaign, and trade rumors are already beginning to swirl. So, will the Mavs consider trading players such as Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford before the 2026 trade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could look to reunite Luka Doncic with one of his former Dallas Mavericks teammates before the trade deadline. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, center Daniel Gafford — a key contributor to the Mavericks’ 2024 NBA Finals run — has drawn interest from the Lakers as a potential midseason trade […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to receive a major boost to their frontcourt as center Daniel Gafford is expected to make his season debut Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City. The matchup, scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET on Peacock and Telemundo, marks the second international game of the NBA’s 2025 Global Games […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the second of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavs have some momentum following Sunday’s 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors, however, the latest injury update is far from ideal. According to the NBA injury report, Dereck Lively II is dealing with a right knee […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be without one of their centers for a third consecutive game on Sunday night. After initially being listed as doubtful to play due to a right ankle sprain, Daniel Gafford has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors, according to the NBA injury report. Kyrie Irving and […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to begin the season on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs in what projects to be a competitive clash. While the Spurs have their center situation ready to go with Victor Wembanyama leading the way, the Mavs have uncertainty at the position. Dereck Lively II is expected to start, […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to begin the 2025-26 NBA season, head coach Jason Kidd says the team has not ruled out center Daniel Gafford for opening night. Dallas will host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday at American Airlines Center at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Kidd provided the update to The Dallas Morning […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener, and many want to know the availability of one of their players. Daniel Gafford is one of those players, as he is dealing with a sprained ankle that he suffered a few weeks ago. It looks like he is […]

The Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2025 preseason slate with a 106-89 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Jason Kidd looked on as Cooper Flagg shone in his debut, leading the team on both ends of the floor. However, Dallas is without Dante Exume, Dennis Smith Jr., Caleb Martin, and Daniel Gafford thanks […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping for a fresh start in 2025-26 after a tumultuous season last year that was defined by the stunning Luka Doncic trade and a barrage of injuries. Nearly every key Mavericks rotation player, both before and after the trade, missed time with injuries, and that caused Dallas to miss the playoffs. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to enter the 2025-26 NBA season in an interesting position. Once Kyrie Irving returns from his ACL surgery recovery, Dallas will feature enough talent to make a deep postseason run. With that being said, the Mavs are also planning for the future as they move on from the Luka Doncic […]

Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are all great players. Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford make one of the best center duos in the NBA. Cooper Flagg represents the future of the Dallas Mavericks. In order to win a championship soon, however, there is one specific player who could make the difference: PJ […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a renewed sense of optimism. After a seismic trade that sent franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and other assets, the Mavericks aimed to recalibrate and contend immediately. With Kyrie Irving returning from injury and promising rookie Cooper Flagg ready to make […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison became an instant villain when Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. And while that is understandable, things have quickly started to look up for the Mavericks once again. This was partly due to them snagging the number 1 pick for the 2025 NBA Draft, despite having […]

The Dallas Mavericks dug deep in their pockets and made a considerable splash by signing big man Daniel Gafford to a three-year veteran extension contract worth $54.3 million. It was initially reported that Gafford’s extension was priced at $60 million, but as noted by cap expert Yossi Gozlan, the Mavs ensured that the former Arkansas […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big move on Monday before the NBA Draft after agreeing to a contract extension with center Daniel Gafford. It maintains the team’s front-court presence while the front office continues focusing on the upcoming draft. Gafford, who is 26 years old, is signing a three-year contract extension with the Mavericks and […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly hoping to avoid trading forwards P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford this offseason, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. In a recent appearance with MFFL Nation, Stein said the franchise’s current preference is to retain both players amid growing trade speculation. “I’m not sitting here saying they won’t be traded… I […]

Finding a starting-caliber center to pair with Luka Doncic will be the Los Angeles Lakers’ top priority this summer. After trading Anthony Davis, Rob Pelinka’s squad was left with a gaping hole at the position during the second half of the season. Despite this, the Lakers aren’t expected to include Austin Reaves, their top trade […]

A perfect fit at center for the Golden State Warriors is hard to come by. Bigs who warp the court on both ends by splashing jumpers from beyond the arc and swatting shots at the rim are skeleton keys in the modern NBA, unlocking more lineup configurations and stylistic flexibility that make the game much […]

With only a few weeks left in the 2024-25 NBA season, communication between teams is reaching peak potential energy. One particular executive sources around the league say has been especially active: Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations, Rob Pelinka. His top priority has been clear ever since the Lakers were unceremoniously eliminated in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a pivotal offseason ahead of them, starting with presumably taking Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft and then remaking their roster in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade and Kyrie Irving injury. In February, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison controversially decided to trade Doncic […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the overwhelming consensus was they needed major help in the frontcourt. Julius Randle had his way with the Lakers’ defense, and then Rudy Gobert put the exclamation point with a 27-point, 24-rebound performance in the closeout Game 5. To acquire a starting center, […]

As the Dallas Mavericks are locked with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, general manager Nico Harrison and the team also have an interesting offseason ahead of them in regards to improving their roster through trades. While it seems inevitable that Cooper Flagg will be on the Mavericks, the latest report shows […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made the biggest trade a team could possibly make ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. That was, of course, the blockbuster deal for Luka Doncic. The team shipped out Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and one first-round pick in what was the most surprising trade in NBA history, and fans have […]

DALLAS — On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks held their end-of-season press conference. According to Daniel Gafford, who was among the players who spoke to reporters on Saturday, the team also held an end-of-season meeting. Gafford revealed the Mavs discussed a number of topics in the meeting, including the shocking Luka Doncic trade. Daniel Gafford revealed […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford issued a bold message ahead of Friday night’s NBA Play-In Tournament elimination matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, which tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The winner will secure the eighth seed in the Western Conference and advance to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon at […]

DALLAS — Last week on Monday, Anthony Davis made his return from injury. This past Monday, Daniel Gafford returned from injury. Will the Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt receive another boost on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks? Dereck Lively II was upgraded to questionable before ultimately getting ruled out on Monday. Jason Kidd told reporters that Lively […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is set to return from a right knee sprain on Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Dereck Lively II, however, will remain out with a right ankle stress fracture. Gafford and Lively received hopeful updates on Sunday. Lively was upgraded to questionable for Monday’s game, while Gafford was […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Anthony Davis recently returned from injury and Dallas is 4-0 overall in games that he has played in this season. AD did not have to return but decided he wanted to help the Mavs make a run at the NBA […]

Will Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford make their returns from injury on Monday night in the Brooklyn Nets-Dallas Mavericks game? The latest injury report suggests that it is indeed a possibility. Here is everything we know about Lively and Gafford’s injury statuses for Monday night’s game. Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II’s injury statuses for […]