DANIEL GAFFORD NEWS

Double-double off bench Sunday Gafford registered 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds and one block across 18 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 121-119 win over the Thunder.

Impact It was the first double-double of the season for Gafford, who has been deployed as part of the second unit for three straight games. He's been a reliable source of secondary offense in November regardless of his role, scoring in double digits in seven straight contests while averaging 15.1 points, 7.3 boards and 1.6 blocks over that stretch while shooting 74.6 percent from the floor.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Shines off bench Saturday Gafford closed Saturday's 110-93 win over the Spurs with 22 points (9-10 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 18 minutes.

Impact Gafford and Dereck Lively have been alternating in the starting role, but the former is expected to continue coming off the bench in the next few games, according to Jason Kidd and per Landon Thomas of Mavs Fans For Life. Gafford has been playing at a high level in recent days and has scored in double digits in six straight contests.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Irving and Gafford lead Mavericks past Wemby-less Spurs 110-93

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4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to game Thursday Gafford (leg) has returned to Thursday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford departed the contest in the third quarter and exited briefly, but he returned to action and looks recovered from the injury that made him leave the game in the first place.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Thursday Gafford headed to the locker room during the second half of Thursday's game against the Jazz due to an apparent leg injury, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact The big man headed to the locker room limping after staying down, and he looked in pain while grabbing his right leg as he exited the court. Dereck Lively is in foul trouble, so the Mavericks will have to rely on Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell in case Gafford doesn't return to the hardwood.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Thursday Gafford is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Impact Gafford will move to the bench for the first time this season, meaning Dereck Lively will get the start at center in this one. The move is a bit puzzling since Gafford has been playing well in November, averaging 14.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 79.6 percent from the field in six contests.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet in loss Gafford totaled 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Gafford was the Mavericks' third-best scorer in this game behind Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, and he delivered an impressive all-around effort while dealing with the threat of Nikola Jokic -- a daunting task in his own right. Gafford did an excellent job of filling out the stat sheet with at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. He's averaging 14.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of November.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Gafford (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's game against the Magic with 11:04 remaining in the second quarter, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Gafford briefly went back to the locker room in the first quarter before returning to the bench, and eventually to the game. The big man is expected to be available to finish out the remainder of the game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Briefly heads to locker room Gafford (undisclosed) briefly went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game against Orlando but has since returned to the bench, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJou...

Impact Gafford briefly exited the game and went to the locker room, though he is back on the bench and will likely return to the matchup. If the big man is limited, or held out for the remainder of the game, Dereck Lively and Dwight Powell are likely to receive an increase in playing time.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Gafford (leg) returned to Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves with 3:31 remaining in the second quarter.

Impact Gafford left Tuesday's contest with an apparent leg injury but ultimately missed just over eight minutes of action. The 26-year-old big man should be available to finish out the rest of the game.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Tuesday Gafford (leg) limped off the court in the beginning of the second quarter during Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Naz Reid and Gafford collided and knocked knees, sending the big man limping to the locker room. The 26-year-old's status is something to monitor the rest of the way, though Dereck Lively and Naji Marshall are both candidates for an increased role if Gafford is unable to return.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Gafford will start in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Spurs, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact As expected, Derrick Lively will come off the bench behind Gafford. The 26-year-old is coming off a career-best year, during which he spent time with both the Wizards and Mavericks. Gafford averaged 11.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.0 combined steals plus blocks across 24.5 minutes per game in 74 regular-season outings in the 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet Thursday Gafford notched 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 17 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason win over the Bucks.

Impact Gafford made the most of his starting role in this preseason finale, though his fantasy upside looking ahead to the regular season is uncertain. He's likely to split time with Dereck Lively at the five, and that rotation won't help either player boost their fantasy stock. Gafford averaged 11.0 points and 7.6 rebounds per game across 74 regular-season appearances in 2023-24 while spending time with the Mavericks and Wizards.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Gafford will start in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Dallas' head coach, Jason Kidd, has been tweaking the lineup constantly in the preseason and that will be the case again Thursday, with Gafford set to take over at center. Gafford is battling Dereck Lively for the starting role.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting vs. Utah Gafford is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact The Mavericks are tweaking the majority of their starting lineup for this contest, and Gafford will be part of the second unit. Dereck Lively will start under center.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 31 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Limited minutes in Game 5 loss Gafford recorded six points (3-5 FG) and three rebounds in 11 minutes during Monday's 106-88 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Gafford was efficient in his limited playing time in the Mavericks' Game 5 loss. However, the 25-year-old did see a massive decline in minutes in the Finals, during which he averaged 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.6 blocks across only 14.8 minutes. In comparison, during the final two Western Conference playoff series', Gafford averaged 10.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.3 blocks while shooting 67.1 percent from the field. The big man was a crucial addition for Dallas at the trade deadline, and he will remain under contract with the team until 2026-27, as the Mavericks will attempt to make it back to the Finals with their core group next season.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Lively leaving an impression as Mavericks try to stay alive in NBA Finals

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JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 13 • DALLASNEWS.COM

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JUNE 12 • INQUIRER.COM

Close to double-double in loss Gafford amassed 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 23 minutes during Sunday's 105-98 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Gafford was efficient from the field and finished just one rebound shy of a double-double, although he had problems dealing with Kristaps Pirzingis once again. The fact that the Celtics' big men can play on the perimeter has limited Gafford's influence on the defensive end. Gafford has now finished two rebounds or fewer shy of a double-double in three of his last four playoff appearances.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on double-double Gafford amassed 11 points (3-3 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 win over the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Fi...

Impact With the return of Dereck Lively to the lineup, Gafford saw his playing time decrease from 31 minutes in Game 4 to 20 in Game 5. Regardless, Gafford was able to maintain his productivity, recording at least one block for the 11th straight contest. The 24-year-old big averaged 10.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 24.4 minutes across the five games in the Western Conference Finals.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

After last year's false start, Doncic-Irving duo in prime form to Mavericks move to Finals

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MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS