The Dallas Mavericks had an early tip to start Martin Luther King Jr. Day against the Charlotte Hornets, entering the game wildly short-handed. Dallas was without Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, Quentin Grimes, Dante Exum, Dwight Powell, and Jaden Hardy, while Charlotte was missing Brandon Miller, Tre Mann, and Grant Williams.

Despite losing to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday afternoon, Daniel Gafford proved something huge to the Dallas Mavericks' front office amid sudden trade rumors.

The early tip-off led to a back-and-forth tilt between the two teams, but Dallas couldn’t overcome its shortcoming of depth and left with a 110-105

Gafford recorded 31 points (12-15 FG, 7-7 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, six blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 110-105 loss to the Hornets.

Dallas, according to front-office sources with other teams, has dangled Gafford in those discussions.

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

The Mavericks, who remain on the look for an impact perimeter defender, have dangled center Daniel Gafford in those talks, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Jones is now out ...

The Dallas Mavericks were in the middle of an up and down 2023-24 season before acquiring PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford before last season’s trade deadline. Dallas ended up finishing the ...

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.

Dallas, according to front-office sources with other teams, has dangled Gafford in those discussions. That’s Daniel Gafford’s fourth foul and he takes a seat. He’s been a big part of perhaps ...

Nick Smith Jr. finished with 19 points and Mark ... Williams scored 10 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter for the Hornets, who hit 17 shots from 3-point range. Reserves Moussa Diabate and Cody Martin each added 10 points. Kyrie Irving's 33 points and ...

The Dallas Mavericks slide down the Western Conference continued after an injury-stricken Mavs fell 105-110 to the tanking Charlotte Hornets. Kyrie Irving was the only star available for the Mavericks but his 33-point performance couldn't vault the Mavs to a win tonight against LaMelo Ball and the Hornets.