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• Jason Kidd Didn't 'Always Enjoy' Being Mavs Spokesperson Following Luka Doncic Trade

Jason Kidd didn't "always enjoy" being the unofficial spokesperson for the Dallas Mavericks after they traded Luka Doncic, sources told James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Kidd failed to address the media following a February 10 game against the Kings in which Daniel Gafford was injured. "I just needed a break," said Kidd about missing the media appearance. The news comes following rumors of Ki...2025
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• Western Notes: Gafford, Lakers, Kings Workout, Jazz Promotions
Daniel Gafford would be a good target for the Lakers but they’d probably have to overpay to get him, Jovan Buha of The Athletic said on his podcast (hat tip to Basketnews.com). Buha speculated that it would require a package of Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and a first-round pick to get Dallas’ attention. Gafford will […]...2025
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• Three-Team NBA Trade Proposal Sends Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis To Nets
Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report is proposing that the Brooklyn Nets acquire Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade involving the Dallas Mavericks. Here are the full details of Pincus’ trade idea: Mavericks get Jrue Holiday, $3 million trade exception (Olivier-Maxence Prosper) Celtics get Daniel Gafford (from Mavericks), PJ Washington (from Mavericks), [&#...2025
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• Hollinger & Duncan: Veteran Extensions Part 2: The GMs Strike Back

John and Nate continue their series assessing veteran-extension candidates: De'Aaron Fox - 0:21 Julian Champagnie - 9:55 Coby White - 11:24 Ayo Dosunmu - 11:24 Kevin Huerter - 15:06 Julian Phillips - 16:28 Darius Garland - 17:10 Craig Porter Jr. - 19:18 Dean Wade - 20:27 Kyrie Irving - 22:06 Daniel Gafford - 24:23 PJ Washington - 24:23 Rui Hachimura - 30:00 Dorian Finney-Smith - 31:10 Austin Reave...2025
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• NBA Trade Proposal Sends Jrue Holiday To Mavericks, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington To Celtics
One NBA analyst proposed that the Dallas Mavericks acquire Jrue Holiday from the Boston Celtics this summer. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Mavericks, Celtics and Brooklyn Nets: Boston Celtics Receive: Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington Brooklyn Nets Receive: Dwight Powell (player option), 2026 second-round pick (most favorable of Minnesota...2025
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• Lonzo Ball, Daniel Gafford, Royce O’Neale Named Trade Targets For Cavs
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford and Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale have been named trade targets for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Caleb Crowley of King James Gospel believes the Cavaliers should trade for Ball, Gafford or O’Neale this summer. “As a passer, Ball is one of the best non-All-Star offensive maestros […] The post Lonzo...2025
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• Mavericks To Target Acquisition Of Point Guard In Offseason

The Dallas Mavericks will have an unexpected instant infusion of talent after winning the lottery and their plan to select Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick. However, with Kyrie Irving out until at least January as he recovers from a torn ACL, the Mavericks will need to acquire a point guard. The Mavericks were suddenly without any capable point guards following their trade of Luka Doncic a...2025
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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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• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' Physical

The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob partner from availab...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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• Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford On Track To Return Next Week

The Dallas Mavericks frontcourt is getting healthier for the stretch run. Anthony Davis recently returned to the lineup. Now, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are both on track to return next week. Lively has been out since January 14 with an ankle injury. In 32 games (25 starts) this season, Lively has averaged 9.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.7 blocks per game. Gafford hasn't playe...2025
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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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• Injured Mavs Lively, Gafford join AD in G League
Injured Mavericks centers Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford will join Anthony Davis for a practice with the team's G League affiliate, as all three look to return from injury....2025
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• Mavericks Lose Dante Exum To Broken Bone In Left Hand

Dante Exum will be out indefinitely with a broken bone in his left hand. Exum had become the starting point guard for the Dallas Mavericks following the season-ending injury to Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks also recently lost Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a season-ending injury. Furthermore, the return timelines for Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are unclear. Because the Mavericks a...2025
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• Mavericks injury updates: Anthony Davis cleared for more activity, will be re-assessed weekly

Davis hasn't played since Feb. 8 due to an adductor strain, while Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are making progress...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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"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"

• Lakers Would Only Trade Austin Reaves For Top-Tier Center

The Los Angeles Lakers are considered highly unlikely to trade Austin Reaves unless they could acquire a top-tier big man in return, reports the Los Angeles Times. A player that fits that description is not expected to be available on the trade market. Nic Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets and Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks are a pair of bigs who would make sense at a cheaper prince point. The ...2025
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• NBA Rumors: Mavs, Daniel Gafford, Jazz, Josh Giddey, Hawks, Caris LeVert

As the 2025 NBA offseason begins to take shape, the trade and contract rumor mill is already warming up — and HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto has the latest pulse on the front-office buzz from around the league. Gafford a Name to Watch in Dallas With Dallas eyeing backcourt reinforcements this summer, keep an eye on Daniel […] The post NBA Rumors: Mavs, Daniel Gafford, Jazz, Josh Giddey, Ha...2025
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• NBA Insider Reveals Mavericks May Cut Ties With $40,182,480 Starter As Trade Rumors Swirl
Amid swirling trade rumors, the Dallas Mavericks may move on from Daniel Gafford in their quest for perimeter defense and salary‑cap relief....2025
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• Scotto’s Latest: Gafford, Huerter, Jazz, Boozer, Giddey, More
Looking ahead to the 2025 offseason trade market, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype identifies Daniel Gafford as a possible trade candidate to watch if the Mavericks and the veteran big man are unable to come to terms on a contract extension. While Gafford has been a key rotation player over the last season-and-a-half in Dallas, he […]...2025
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• Mavs’ Cooper Flagg era should start with firing Nico Harrison and 2 other moves
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• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' Physical
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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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• Mavs’ Nico Harrison cowardly did not allow cameras or recording devices when speaking to the media Tuesday
In 2023-24, the Dallas Mavericks made several moves at the deadline to upgrade the team. They acquired players like P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. Dallas made a run to the NBA Finals last season with Luka Doncic leading the team. At the 2024-25 deadline, GM Nico Harrison made a baffling move and traded Luka Doncic […] The post Mavs’ Nico Harrison cowardly did not allow cameras or...2025
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• Mavericks Lose Dante Exum To Broken Bone In Left Hand
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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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• Mavs’ Cooper Flagg era should start with firing Nico Harrison and 2 other moves
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• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' Physical
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• Mavericks' Anthony Davis returns from eye injury to hit game-winner in huge result for playoff pursuit
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• Mavs’ Gafford Back In Action, Lively Close To Returning
Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford returned to action on Monday night against Brooklyn after missing 21 straight games due to a sprained knee and showed no signs of rust in his first game since February 10. In just under 19 minutes on the floor, Gafford racked up 17 points, seven rebounds, and a pair of […]...2025
• Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford On Track To Return Next Week
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• The Dallas Mavericks are dead, and Nico Harrison killed them
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• Kai Jones To Sign Two-Way Contract With Mavericks

Kai Jones intends to sign a Two-Way contract with the Dallas Mavericks upon clearing waivers. Jones was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and will help the Mavericks with their depth issues at center with Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively currently injured. In 28 games with the Clippers this season, Jones has averaged 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 7.4 minutes....2025
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• Moses Brown, Mavericks To Sign 10-Day Contract

Moses Brown and the Dallas Mavericks are expected to sign a 10-day contract. The Mavericks are especially thin at center due to the current injuries to Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford. Brown appeared in nine games with the Indiana Pacers this season, averaging 3.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 5.1 minutes....2025
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• Daniel Gafford Out At Least Two Weeks With Right Knee Sprain

Daniel Gafford will be out at least two weeks with a right knee sprain. Gafford suffered the injury in the Dallas Mavericks' loss on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. The Kings are also currently without Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II as this further depletes their depth. Gafford is averaging 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.9 blocks in 21.9 minutes across 51 games this season f...2025
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• Mavs’ Center Daniel Gafford To Miss At Least Two Weeks
The injury news just keeps getting worse for the Mavericks. Center Daniel Gafford sustained a right knee sprain on Monday against the Kings and will be re-evaluated within two weeks, the team’s PR department tweets. Gafford has started 28 of 51 games this season, averaging 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 21.9 minutes […]...2025

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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
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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
• Sources: Mavs near trade for Wizards' Gafford

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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
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• The Luka Doncic trade makes sense once you understand Nico Harrison
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• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' Physical
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• Mavericks' Anthony Davis returns from eye injury to hit game-winner in huge result for playoff pursuit
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• Southwest Notes: Gafford, Lively, Morant, Borrego, Green, Bane, Aldama
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• Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford On Track To Return Next Week
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• Mavericks Lose Dante Exum To Broken Bone In Left Hand
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• Mavericks Provide Major Anthony Davis Injury Update as Team’s Bad Spell Continues
Learn the latest updates on Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively II, and discover how these setbacks are impacting the Dallas Mavericks playoff hopes....2025
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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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• NBA Rumors: Mavs, Daniel Gafford, Jazz, Josh Giddey, Hawks, Caris LeVert
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• The Luka Doncic trade makes sense once you understand Nico Harrison
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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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