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Daniel Gafford Out for Mavericks with Ankle Injury

Daniel Gafford Out for Mavericks with Ankle Injury

Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks is out due to a left ankle sprain. He will not play in upcoming games as he recovers. This injury occurred on January 6, 2025, and it has been confirmed that he will be absent from the court.

What It Means

This injury means the Mavericks will miss Daniel Gafford’s contributions on the court. He averages 11.7 points per game and grabs 6 rebounds each outing. His field goal percentage is an impressive 71.8% this season.

The team will need to rely more on other centers like Dereck Lively II and Dwight Powell. Dereck Lively II plays about 24 minutes per game, scoring 8.8 points on average. Dwight Powell also sees some playing time but scores fewer points at 1.6 per game.

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