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DANIEL GAFFORD
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6.8 RPG •
1.4 APG
12.3 PPG
6.8 RPG
1.4 APG
Reports: D'Angelo Russell gets two-year deal with Mavericks Free agent point guard D’Angelo Russell is joining the Dallas Mavericks on a two-year deal worth $13 million, ESPN reported Monday.Russell j...
6 DAYS AGO • THESTATE.COM
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Lakers' Offseason Outlook Could Shift After Daniel Gafford's Mavericks Extension The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a contract extension with center Daniel Gafford, taking him off the board as a potential solution at center f...
JUNE 24 • SUNHERALD.COM
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JUNE 24 • 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 • NYTIMES.COM
Report: Mavs C Daniel Gafford to sign 3-year, $60M extension Center Daniel Gafford, a key piece of the formidable frontcourt for the Dallas Mavericks, will sign a three-year contract extension worth cl...
JUNE 24 • THESTATE.COM
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 13 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
