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• Daniel Gafford was a key piece in the Finals run. Is he still a piece in the future?

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• How To Watch Mavericks Vs Suns, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The NBA regular season winds down tonight, Wednesday, April 8, as the Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center. Phoenix (43-36) enters the evening looking to solidify their postseason positioning, while the Mavericks (25-54) arrive in Arizona looking to find a silver lining in a developmental season led by their standout rookie. Catch the action live on Fubo. Tonight's mat...2026
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• How To Watch Mavericks Vs Clippers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The NBA regular season reaches a critical juncture this Tuesday, April 7, as the Dallas Mavericks visit the LA Clippers at the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome. Los Angeles (40-38) enters tonight as a dangerous force in the Western Conference, currently holding onto a postseason seed and looking to extend their dominance at home. On the other side, the Mavericks (25-53) are focused on the devel...2026
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• Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard Lead NBA PER In March

Victor Wembanyama finished the month of March with the highest PER in the NBA with a mark of 32.3 ahead of Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard at 30.3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who remains the betting favorite to win NBA MVP ahead of Wembanyama, ranked fourth at 29.7. Over 15 games in March, Wembanyama averaged 26.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 3.7 blocks in 29.9 minutes and the Spurs went 14-...2026
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• Stats Rundown: 3 numbers from the Mavericks loss to the Hawks

The Dallas Mavericks got blown out again, this time a 135-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday night in Dallas. CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 24 points, while Jalen Johnson almost had a triple double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists. Daniel Gafford came off the bench to lead Dallas in scoring […]...2026
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• Barrett scores season-high 31 and passes 8,000 career points as Raptors rout struggling Mavericks
RJ Barrett scored a season–high 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17 and the Toronto Raptors beat the struggling Dallas Mavericks 122-92 on Sunday. Jakob Poeltl had 16 points and 10 rebounds and Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 13 points as the Raptors snapped a four-game losing streak against Dallas. Daniel Gafford had a season-high 21 points and 11 rebounds, Cooper Flagg scored 17 points and Brandon...2026
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• How to watch Dallas Mavericks @ Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs

The encounter scheduled for February 20, 2026, between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis serves as a primary case study for the current state of the league. This matchup highlights the divergence between a Minnesota organization operating at the peak of its championship window and a Dallas franchise undergoing a radical, rookie-centric pivot. A...2026
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• How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, livestream providers, international coverage

The Boston Celtics (31-18) travel to the American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks (19-30) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. This inter-conference matchup will serve as the primary national showcase for the NBC Sports' "NBA Coast 2 Coast" Tuesday. Along with being broadcast on NBC, the game will also be streamable on Peacock. Watch on PeacockSign up now While the Celtics arrive in North T...2026
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• Warriors vs. Mavericks injury report: Anthony Davis out, Daniel Gafford doubtful

The full injury slate for Thursday’s game....2026
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• Bobby Webster Enters First Trade Deadline With Full Control, No Pressure For Big Move

Bobby Webster has full autonomy and faces no organizational pressure to make a significant trade at his first NBA deadline as Toronto Raptors general manager, sources within MLSE told TSN. However, the organization's decision to decline elevating him to the president's role has created a make-or-break season for Webster and several others in the front office. Webster inherited the primary decision...2026
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• Cooper Flagg, Daniel Gafford Suffer Sprained Ankles During Mavs' Loss
Cooper Flagg did not play in the second half of the Dallas Mavericks' 118-109 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night due to a sprained ankle. Flagg suffered the injury while defending Peyton Watson with 6:01 left in the second quarter and was ruled out at halftime. Flagg, who limped off the court, attempted to return to the game in the second quarter before leaving for good. Daniel Gafford ...2026
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• Mavs’ Cooper Flagg era should start with firing Nico Harrison and 2 other moves

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Mavs’ roadmap to building around Cooper Flagg starts with blowing it up Cooper Flagg is the rare NBA prospect who would be a great fit on any team. Flagg proved he can excel in a high-usage, on-ball role offensively during his one season at Duke, but he doesn’t need the ball to make an impact. The Maine native built as reputation as a generational tal...2025
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• Mavericks' Anthony Davis returns from eye injury to hit game-winner in huge result for playoff pursuit

Davis took an accidental elbow from teammate Daniel Gafford, which left a gash over his eye...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Gafford, Lively, Morant, Borrego, Green, Bane, Aldama
With the Mavericks holding the ninth spot in the Western Conference, they’re getting healthy just in time for a possible postseason berth. Center Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain) has been upgraded to probable for Monday’s matchup against the Nets, Grant Afseth tweets. Dereck Lively (right ankle stress fracture) is considered questionable to play. As we noted […]...2025
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• 5 NBA players who could be the next Dyson Daniels

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Dyson Daniels’ emergence in a new role with the Atlanta Hawks made us wonder: Which other players could be stars in their role hidden in plain sight? Due to the sheer scale of international soccer, there are regularly not enough opportunities for developing players on good teams. The leagues solved this problem by creating an elaborate loan system, wh...2024
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• Why Zach Edey is first round pick on our 2024 NBA Draft board

Let’s dive into Zach Edey’s NBA Draft projection, scouting report, and best team fits for the Purdue center Zach Edey was never supposed to be a generational college basketball star. For most of his life, he didn’t even want to play the sport. Edey played hockey and baseball growing up in Toronto. By the time he graduated eighth grade, he was already 6’10. To that point in his life, he had never p...2024
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"Daniel Gafford, 6’10”, stood between Reid and the rim."

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"Big man Daniel Gafford went down with a knee sprain on Feb."

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"The Mavericks are nearing a deal to acquire center Daniel Gafford from the Wizards for center Richaun Holmes and draft compensation, sources told ESPN."

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"It’s no coincidence that Avdija’s rim frequency ticked up to a career-high 41 percent last season, and I’m curious to see how he adapts with a rim runner like Daniel Gafford assuming most of the center minutes this year."

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"Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant may not be too hyped up about his epic ankle-breaker on Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford, but there’s no denying it was perfectly executed."

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"The Wizard and center Daniel Gafford has agreed to a 3-year, $40 million extension, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

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"With dunks and blocks, Daniel Gafford has played his way into the Bulls rotation."

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"If Thursday��s loss to Florida in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament was the last game of Arkansas forward Daniel Gafford��s college career, he wasn��t in the mood to say."

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"Daniel Gafford has gone from windmill jams to keeping the beat of practice all within a matter of days"

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"Daniel Gafford blocks a shot on one end and finishes the lob on the other"

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• How to watch Dallas Mavericks @ Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs
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• Mavericks Declare Unequivocal Start Of 'Cooper Flagg Era' Following Anthony Davis Trade
The Dallas Mavericks have committed entirely to building around rookie Cooper Flagg following their trade deadline reconstruction, a high-ranking team source confirmed to ESPN. The organization views the 19-year-old as the centerpiece of a new championship timeline. "Crystal clear on the intent: It's the Cooper Flagg era, no ifs, ands or buts," the team source said. Flagg arrived in Dallas through...2026
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• Pacers Acquire Ivica Zubac From Clippers For Bennedict Mathurin, Two First Round Picks

The Indiana Pacers have acquired Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown from the Los Angeles Clippers in a package including Benedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first round picks and a second round picks. Indiana entered the trade deadline period wanting to upgrade at the center position ahead of Tyree Haliburton's return from his torn Achilles next season. The 2026 first rounder sent by the Pacers is prot...2026
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• Trade Rumors: Zubac, Gafford, Bucks, Lakers, Gordon
Ivica Zubac and Daniel Gafford are the Pacers‘ top targets in their search for a starting center, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). However, the Clippers are asking for a high price in draft assets to part with Zubac. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints hears that a Zubac deal before the deadline […]...2026
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• Pacers Acquire Ivica Zubac From Clippers

The Indiana Pacers have acquired Ivica Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers. Indiana entered the trade deadline period wanting to upgrade at the center position ahead of Tyree Haliburton's return from his torn Achilles next season. Zubac is signed through the 2027-28 season with his three-year, $58.6 million extension signed in 2024. Zubac is one of the more affordable quality centers in the NBA an...2026
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• Pacers Holding Trade Talks On Ivica Zubac, Daniel Gafford

The Indiana Pacers continue to pursue a center ahead of the trade deadline with Ivica Zubac and Daniel Gafford targeted. The Pacers would like to acquire a center now to prepare their roster ahead of Tyrese Haliburton's return from a torn Achilles in 2026-27. Zubac remains highly valued by the Los Angeles Clippers and the team is holding a steep asking price. Zubac is signed through the 2027-28 se...2026
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• How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, livestream providers, international coverage
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• Mavs Continue To Explore Trade Market For Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford

The Dallas Mavericks continue to explore the possibility of trading Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Klay Thompson, and Daniel Gafford ahead of Thursday's deadline, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavs continue to engage in trade discussion involving Davis, but feel no pressure to trade him before Thursday. Davis also feels more comfortable staying with the Mavs through this season ...2026
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• How To Watch Mavericks Vs Suns, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard Lead NBA PER In March
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• Stats Rundown: 3 numbers from the Mavericks loss to the Hawks
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• Barrett scores season-high 31 and passes 8,000 career points as Raptors rout struggling Mavericks
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• How to watch Dallas Mavericks @ Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs
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• Mavericks Declare Unequivocal Start Of 'Cooper Flagg Era' Following Anthony Davis Trade
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• Pacers Acquire Ivica Zubac From Clippers For Bennedict Mathurin, Two First Round Picks
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• Pacers Acquire Ivica Zubac From Clippers
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• How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, livestream providers, international coverage
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• Mavs Receiving Trade Offers On Daniel Gafford, Naji Marshall

The Dallas Mavericks are fielding trade inquiries for swingman Naji Marshall and center Daniel Gafford as they seek to reduce their luxury tax bill and avoid landing in the second apron next season, according to league sources. The Mavericks prefer not to move Marshall, who has outperformed his three-year, $27 million contract when he was signed away from the New Orleans Pelicans in 2024. Marshall...2026
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• Mavs’ Cooper Flagg era should start with firing Nico Harrison and 2 other moves
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• The Luka Doncic trade makes sense once you understand Nico Harrison

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks GM has finally talked enough about the deal to give us a sense of why it really happened, and it’s not for the reasons he’s said. The Luka Doncic trade shocked me, but only because I didn’t know Nico Harrison yet. In his seemingly never-ending effort to explain it, Harrison has given a number of incriminating press conferences. He is t...2025
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• The Dallas Mavericks are dead, and Nico Harrison killed them

Photo by Austin McAfee/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Mavericks’ epic downfall is heartbreaking but amazing to watch The Dallas Mavericks made a Cinderella run to the 2024 NBA Finals last season thanks to the brilliance of Luka Doncic and some sharp mid-season trades by lead executive Nico Harrison to build the team around him. Dallas entered the playoffs as the No. 5 seed, but pulle...2025
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• Did Draymond Green cross line by giving Mavs player tips on air?

Draymond Green must really want the Dallas Mavericks to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Golden State Warriors star, who is part of the TNT studio crew for the Western Conference Finals, went viral after Sunday’s Game 3 over the moment that he shared with Mavs big man Daniel Gafford on the air....2024
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• Anthony Edwards puts Daniel Gafford on a poster

Late in the third quarter, Edwards threw down a momentum-shifting dunk over Gafford....2024
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• Every NBA Playoffs team, ranked by chances to win 2024 championship

Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Let’s rank the 16 teams in the 2024 NBA Playoffs by their championship chances. The 2024 NBA Playoffs don’t exactly feel wide open. There’s a superpower hanging over both the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference as the playoffs begin, but at this point NBA fans should know anything can happen in the postseason. Last year saw a wild run of upsets with the ...2024
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• Why Zach Edey is first round pick on our 2024 NBA Draft board
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• Nets star Kevin Durant reacts to breaking Daniel Gafford’s ankles in viral moment

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant doesn’t want to take a lot of credit for his insane move that broke Daniel Gafford’s ankles and made the Washington Wizards center touch earth. For those who missed it, Durant undoubtedly had the highlight of the day when he put Gafford on skates late in the first quarter of […] The post Nets star Kevin Durant reacts to breaking Daniel Gafford...2022
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• Daniel Gafford is embracing his expanding role
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• Wizards, Gafford agree on 3-year $40M extension

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• The Dallas Mavericks are dead, and Nico Harrison killed them
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• Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to Nets star Kevin Durant’s ‘insane’ ankle-breaker on Daniel Gafford

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant may not be too hyped up about his epic ankle-breaker on Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford, but there’s no denying it was perfectly executed. In fact, even Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was in awe of it. On Twitter, LeBron had only one word to say about Durant’s highlight […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to Nets star K...2022
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• Bulls rookie Daniel Gafford says Jim Boylen has things he needs to work on as a person and coach
'He aight,' Gafford said on a Twitch stream. 'I don't like him a lot, but he OK.'...2020
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• Nets star Kevin Durant reacts to breaking Daniel Gafford’s ankles in viral moment
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• Mavs’ Lively, Gafford Reportedly On Track To Return Next Week

Neither Dereck Lively nor Daniel Gafford is expected to play on Saturday in Chicago, but the two Mavericks big men are trending in the right direction in their injury recoveries. Lively and Gafford were upgraded from “out” to “doubtful” for Saturday’s game, a sign that their returns aren’t far off. According to NBA insider Marc […]...2025
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• The Luka Doncic trade makes sense once you understand Nico Harrison
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• Naz Reid Has Rounded Out His Offensive Game
Naz Reid spun the ball behind his back, getting around Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams as he raced down the floor in transition. The Target Center crowd oohed and aahed. Daniel Gafford, 6’10”, stood between Reid and the rim....2026
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• Mavericks Declare Unequivocal Start Of 'Cooper Flagg Era' Following Anthony Davis Trade
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• Trade Rumors: Zubac, Gafford, Bucks, Lakers, Gordon
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• Bobby Webster Enters First Trade Deadline With Full Control, No Pressure For Big Move
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• Injury Notes: Mavericks, Avdija, Edwards, Gobert, MPJ
The Mavericks will be without eight players for Saturday’s matchup with Utah, the team announced (via Twitter). In addition to Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg (left ankle sprain), Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain), D’Angelo Russell (illness) and P.J. Washington (personal reasons) will also be sidelined today. It’s the […]...2026
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• Cooper Flagg, Daniel Gafford Suffer Sprained Ankles During Mavs' Loss
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• The Luka Doncic trade makes sense once you understand Nico Harrison
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Let’s jump around the league to find the players most likely to get relocated at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. In a now-annual tradition at SB Nation, we are scouring through the internet’s endless supply of NBA trade rumors and asking around our NBA team site network to ask our local experts (alongside some national analysis from yours truly) to see ...2025
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• 5 NBA players who could be the next Dyson Daniels
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• NBA trade deadline: 4 winners and 5 losers from deals, featuring Bulls, Knicks, Warriors, Lakers

Let’s hand out winners and losers from the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The 2024 NBA trade deadline has come and gone without the type of major fireworks sd occasionally sees in the final transaction window before the playoff race. There were tons of deals around the NBA before Thursday’s 3 p.m. buzzer, but the biggest names rumored to be in deals mostly stayed home, and many of the league’s biggest f...2024
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