Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford enjoyed a big game on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Gafford is under contract for one season beyond 2024/25, with a $14.4MM guaranteed salary for ’25/26. He’s currently back in the Mavs’ starting lineup while Lively recovers a right ankle sprain, which will sideline him again on Friday vs. Oklahoma City.

The Dallas Mavericks entered the Queen City with another shorthanded roster for their matinee against the Charlotte Hornets on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The early tip-off was just the start of a back-and-forth tilt between the two teams,

The Mavericks, as The Athletic reported earlier this month, have expressed interest in conversations with rival teams about acquiring an impact perimeter defender. Dallas, according to

Gafford returns to the floor for the Mavericks after suffering an apparent neck injury in the first half, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports. With the Mavericks dealing with several key players being in and out of the lineup this season,

With Dereck Lively II expected to miss the next 2-3 months, Gafford is ready to handle a bigger role in Dallas.

It was a short-handed Southwestern Division matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Herb Jones were among the key players out on both sides.

Dejounte Murray lit the Mavericks up for 30 points, and Trey Murphy III wasn't far behind with 24. Neither was entirely efficient from the floor, but they made enough shots to sink the Mavs. Dallas' starters just weren't good enough, which is where we'll start our three takeaways.

The Dallas Mavericks are continuing to pursue New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones to be the final piece in their bid for championship contention, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

The Dallas Mavericks may look to move Daniel Gafford ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Gafford allows his opponents to shoot just 48.8% within six ...

Dallas’ next man up mantra is being tested at a mind-boggling rate after Dereck Lively II, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber suffered injuries in an 11-day

The New York Knicks are looking to bring home ... on the team and Mitchell Robinson yet to play a game. Center Daniel Gafford can come in and provide immediate relief, as the Dallas Mavericks ...