Gafford is expected to sign a three-year contract extension worth approximately $60 million with the Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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).
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Positive impact in loss
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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.
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.
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Back to bench for Play-In
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Gafford isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Efficient in regular-season finale
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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.
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.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Starting Sunday
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Gafford will start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Cleared from injury report
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Gafford (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
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.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Not playing Saturday
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Gafford (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford will sit this game out 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.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Questionable Saturday
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Gafford (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
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.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Starting Friday
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Gafford will start in Friday's game against the Clippers.
Gafford will return to the starting five on Friday, though he'll likely still face restrictions during his third outing back following a 21-game absence due to a Grade 3 MCL sprain. The big man has amassed 28 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a block across 39 total minutes in two appearances since the extended absence.
Gafford will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford returned from a 21-game absence Monday and played 19 minutes as the Mavericks' starting center. However, with Dereck Lively available for the first time since January, Gafford will retreat to a bench role.
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