Daniel Gafford

Daniel Gafford (Sprained Ankle) Out 2-3 Weeks

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2 days ago

October 3, 2025

Joshua

According to the Dallas Mavericks, center Daniel Gafford has suffered a sprained ankle and will be out for the next two-to-three weeks.

He suffered the injury during the opening practice of training camp on Tuesday. Dallas’ regular season begins on October 22nd, where they take on the San Antonio Spurs.

Last season, fans saw the 27-year-old miss the final two months due to a Grade 3 sprain of the MCL.

In 57 games, Gafford averaged 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.

Daniel Gafford

Daniel Gafford (Knee) Is Out At Least Six Weeks

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8 months ago

February 14, 2025

Joshua

Daniel Gafford (Knee) Is Out At Least Six Weeks

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks will be without their starting center for at least six weeks doe to a MCL sprain.

Daniel Gafford suffered the Grade 3 MCL sprain during Monday’s game against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter.

The injury-riddled Mavericks are now without him, Anthony Davis, Dwight Powell, and Dereck Lively II. Their entire frontcourt has been banged up .

For Davis, he is expected to be out at least four weeks due to an adductor strain. For Lively, he remains in a walking boot due to a stress fracture in his right ankle.