Gafford (ankle) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Heat, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.
After returning from a two-game absence Wednesday, Gafford aggravated the same right ankle he's been having trouble with. He finished the night with two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 14 minutes. He can be considered highly questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Limps to locker room
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Gafford left Wednesday's game against the Heat with an apparent right ankle issue, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford returned from a two-game absence Wednesday because of his right ankle, so this obviously isn't ideal for the center. He was in visible pain and had a significant limp on his way to the locker room. The Mavericks will likely update his status shortly.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Coming off bench
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Gafford (ankle) is available off the bench Wednesday against Miami, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford is returning from a two-game absence, and the Mavericks may monitor his minutes as a result. The center holds averages of 9.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Available to play
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Gafford (ankle) is available to play Wednesday against the Heat.
Gafford will return to the floor after a two-game absence, which should result in fewer minutes for Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse. Gafford is averaging 9.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Spotted at shootaround
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Gafford (ankle) participated in Wednesday's shootaround, per Abby Jones of DLLS Sports.
This bodes well for the big man's chances of suiting up Wednesday against the Heat, but he remains listed as questionable. Gafford is likely to go through pregame warmups before the Mavericks confirm his status.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Questionable vs. Heat
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Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami.
The Mavericks could hold out Gafford for right ankle injury management. Dwight Powell would likely take on the backup center role behind Anthony Davis, who Dallas would need to lean more heavily on if Gafford is unavailable.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Listed out vs. Denver
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Gafford (ankle) is out for Monday's game against Denver.
The Mavericks are holding Gafford out for ankle injury management. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are in line for the backup center minutes Monday. Gafford appears to be day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Heat.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Doubtful for Monday
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Gafford (ankle) is doubtful to play Monday against the Nuggets.
Gafford is on track to miss his second straight game Monday night, and his minutes figure to be absorbed by Anthony Davis and Dwight Powell. Check back for official word on Gafford's status closer to Monday's tip.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Not playing Saturday
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Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Gafford would have been in line to return to the starting lineup Saturday due to the absence of Anthony Davis (calf). However, Gafford will also miss the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set Saturday while managing a right ankle injury. With Davis, Gafford and Dereck Lively (foot) all sidelined, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are the top candidates to enter the Mavericks' starting lineup. Gafford's next opportunity to play arrives Monday against the Nuggets.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Headed to bench
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Gafford will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Lakers.
The Mavericks will go with a starting frontcourt featuring Anthony Davis and P.J. Washington on Friday night, so Gafford will be operating as Davis' backup. However, with Davis set to be confined to 24-27 minutes in his first game back, Gafford should still see quality minutes in the reserve role.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Double-doubles in loss
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Gafford ended with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 106-102 loss to Miami.
Gafford grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds and scored in double digits for the first time since Nov. 16 en route to his first double-double of the campaign. The veteran big man has started 12 of his 13 appearances this season and should continue to hold that spot until Dereck Lively (foot) and Anthony Davis (calf) are back to 100 percent. Lively and Davis could return to action this week, but they would likely face heavy restrictions for at least a few games.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Starting Friday
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Gafford is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Gafford will be joined in the first unit by Brandon Williams, Cooper Flagg, Max Christie and P.J. Washington. Over nine starts this season, Gafford has registered averages of 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 swats per contest.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Will play Wednesday
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Gafford (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Knicks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford is back after skipping the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday for rest purposes, which should queue Moussa Cisse's return to the second unit. Gafford has been on a roll of late, scoring in double figures while chipping in multiple blocks in each of his last three appearances.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Expected to play
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Gafford (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
After missing Monday's loss to the Timberwolves for the second leg of a back-to-back set, the Mavericks are expecting both Gafford and Dereck Lively (knee) to be back in the mix Wednesday. In Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers, Gafford produced 20 points (6-8 FG, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Sitting out Monday
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Gafford (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Gafford recently sustained a sprained ankle, so the Mavericks will err on the side of caution and hold him out for the second part of their back-to-back. The big man figures to be back in the lineup for Wednesday's showdown against the Knicks. With Gafford and Dereck Lively (knee) sidelined, Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are in position to split the center minutes Monday.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Pours in 20 points in win
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Gafford registered 20 points (6-8 FG, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 138-133 overtime win over Portland.
Gafford set season highs in points (20) and minutes (31) while matching his season-high mark of three blocks. Anthony Davis (calf) is going to miss at least another week, and Dereck Lively remains on tight restrictions given his injury history. All signs point to Gafford seeing a big bump in fantasy value this week.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Good to go Monday
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Gafford (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Gafford will shed his questionable tag due to a right ankle sprain and suit up in his sixth straight game. Over five regular-season appearances, the big man has averaged 8.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 19.6 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Questionable for Monday
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Gafford (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Gafford left Friday's loss to the Grizzlies early due to the ankle issue, though he was able to suit up in Saturday's win over the Wizards. If the big man is ruled out for Monday, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Available to play Saturday
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Gafford (ankle) will be available to play Saturday against the Wizards.
Gafford tweaked his ankle and did not return to Friday's blowout loss to Memphis, but he'll suit up in Saturday's game and should start again. With a favorable matchup against the Wizards, he's someone to consider trotting out there in daily fantasy leagues.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Iffy for Saturday
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Gafford (ankle) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Gafford suffered an ankle injury during Friday's game against the Grizzlies, which has put his status in question for the second game of a back-to-back set. If he's unable to play, the team will lean heavily on Dwight Powell.
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