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Dallas Mavericks Western Southwest
Daniel Gafford • #21 • C
Status:MCL sprain - right, sidelined indefinitely
Ht/Wt:6'10", 234 lbs.
Born:Oct 1, 1998 (26 yrs) in El Dorado, AR
Hometown:El Dorado, AR
From:Arkansas
Experience:4 years
Drafted:Drafted by Chicago in 2019 (2/38).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Washington in 2024.
02/11/2025
11:53pm
To be re-evaluated within two weeks
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Gafford is slated to be re-evaluated within the next two weeks after sustaining a right knee sprain during Monday's 129-128 loss to the Kings, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
02/11/2025
11:43pm
Won't play Wednesday
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Gafford (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.
02/05/2025
9:41pm
Available to play
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Gafford (shoulder) will be available to play Thursday against Boston.
02/05/2025
6:23pm
Goes through practice
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Gafford (shoulder) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
02/05/2025
3:15pm
Downplays injury after early exit
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Gafford said that he expects to be available for the Mavericks' next game Thursday in Boston after exiting with 3:20 in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 118-116 loss to the 76ers with a left shoulder injury, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
02/03/2025
10:48pm
Not on injury report for Tuesday
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Gafford (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
02/02/2025
7:21pm
Won't play Sunday
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Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
02/01/2025
9:59pm
Questionable against Cleveland
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Gafford (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
01/28/2025
5:19pm
Excellent two-way play
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Gafford finished Monday's 130-108 victory over the Wizards with 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and five blocks over 24 minutes.
01/23/2025
3:39pm
Second straight double-double
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Gafford posted 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 boards, three blocks, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes of action in Wednesday's 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
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