Gafford allows his opponents to shoot just 48.8% within six feet of the rim, which is the best mark of any player who has played at least 20 games and defends at least five such attempts per contest. Still, Dallas could end their time with the versatile big man.

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.

Mavs' Daniel Gafford joins Shaq, Hakeem With Historic Game Daniel Gafford made history with a stunning stat line on Monday.

Dwight Powell The Mavericks are coming off an NBA Finals run and were the one team to stop the Thunder last season. If Dallas wants more frontcourt help, and they might if someone like Daniel Gafford is on the trading block, Drummond could fill in for him.

The Mavericks are dealing with injuries of their own. They are without their best player, Luka Dončić, due to a left calf strain. Still, they are in the midst of a spot in the playoffs, and because of that, they could be huge players by the trade deadline.

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

Gafford is exactly the kind of player the lakers need: a strong rebounder, a solid shot-blocker, and someone who can consistently finish around the rim.

The Golden State Warriors could address their need for frontcourt depth by trading for one of the most efficient centers in the NBA. The Warriors are reportedly

Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Trade rumors are heating up with the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaching. The Dallas Mavericks are looking for some of the help available as they hope to get back to the NBA Finals for a second consecutive season.

The Dallas Mavericks will certainly be a team to closely monitor ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 NBA trade deadline.