Training camp is just around the corner for the Dallas Mavericks, as they get an early start compared to most teams because of two international preseason games against the Houston Rockets in Macau.
The Southwest Division continues to attract plenty of attention ahead of the 2026-27 season, with Kyrie Irving’s future in Dallas drawing interest around the league, the Rockets facing big decisions about their core, and a lot more.
The Dallas Mavericks were pretty openly shopping center Daniel Gafford at last year's trade deadline and throughout the offseason, despite it being two different front offices in that timeframe.
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Daniel Gafford has heard the trade rumors. He just isn’t letting them bother him. Speaking with Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports, the Mavericks center said he’d be happy to remain in Dallas but understands the business side of the NBA if the front office decides otherwise.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Moussa Cissé made an appearance at Tuesday’s Mavs Hoop Camp in Lewisville, running drills and playing knockout with campers before speaking to reporters about the two-year, $4.7 million contract Dallas matched to keep him.
Another member of the Dallas Mavericks’ 2024 NBA Finals team could soon be leaving town. The Dallas Mavericks are actively fielding trade offers on center Daniel Gafford, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported this week during a podcast appearance.
The Dallas Mavericks have some big questions to answer this offseason as they look to build a strong team around rising star Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks recently hired Dusty May to be their new head coach after firing Jason Kidd, and also drafted forward Morez Johnson Jr.
The top of Tuesday night’s NBA Draft is beginning to come into focus. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Clippers are expected to keep the No.
Daniel Gafford is back in trade talks because the Mavericks are no longer in the same place. This is a new front office, a new timeline, and probably a new roster plan.
Daniel Gafford has heard from Masai Ujiri, but the Dallas Mavericks center still does not sound fully secure in the team’s new direction. That shift matters for Gafford, a holdover from the Luka Doncic era whose role may not perfectly match Cooper Flagg’s future.
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Daniel Gafford suffered an injury in the Dallas Mavericks’ 110-100 loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. The 6-foot-10 big man left the game in the second quarter due to an ankle injury.
The Hawks are exploring options up front, and one name that has surfaced is Daniel Gafford. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Atlanta has expressed interest in the Mavericks big man as Kristaps Porzingis continues to battle an illness that has kept him out for extended stretches.
The Mavericks may have their most movable piece drawing attention. Big man Daniel Gafford is generating trade interest from the Warriors, Knicks, Pacers and Raptors, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.
The Warriors are actively exploring the trade market for size and athleticism, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Speaking on NBA on Prime, Haynes said Golden State has identified the frontcourt as a clear area of need, particularly when it comes to rebounding, rim protection and interior scoring.
The Toronto Raptors are interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, according to NBA reporter Josh Lewenberg of TSN. While the Raptors have been linked to Mavericks star Anthony Davis, they are unlikely to trade for the future Hall of Famer.
The Pacers appear ready to address their hole in the middle, and Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford is rising to the top of their list. Indiana has been surveying the market for centers after losing Myles Turner to Milwaukee in free agency.
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Indiana Pacers are interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford. The Pacers need a center after losing Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason.
Daniel Gafford's contributions on both ends of the floor proved critical down the stretch, as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a three-game losing skid and avoided a winless homestand with their 138-133 overtime defeat of the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
While the Dallas Mavericks have anticipated trade inquiries on Daniel Gafford ever since they signed the veteran center to a three-year, $54M extension in the offseason, they have shown no interest in moving him to this point, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will make his 2025-26 season debut on Saturday in Mexico City against Detroit, he told reporters, including Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News and Christian Clark of The Athletic.
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks after rolling his ankle.
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford looks to take the next step during the 2025-26 NBA season. Here’s what you need to know about Gafford, 26, ahead of the new season, including the expected changes and the details of the $54 million contract he signed this past summer.
Daniel Gafford signed his new contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, locking him in for the next four seasons. Or did it? There
The Dallas Mavericks made it official on Saturday, announcing they’ve signed center Daniel Gafford to a multi-year contract extension while he was with the team in Las Vegas for NBA Summer League.
The Dallas Mavericks brought out their checkbook to keep Daniel Gafford in Texas.
The Los Angeles Lakers' top priority this offseason has been no secret. After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, it's clear that the Lakers need help defending the paint if they want to contend.
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