A look at why the Dallas Mavericks should avoid moving center Daniel Gafford before the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) has his shot blocked by Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.(Jim Dedmon / AP) CHARLOTTE – The Dallas ...

Now clinging to a play-in spot in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks are awaiting the return of their star, Luka Doncic, to make their ascent.

The healthy players on the Dallas Mavericks roster know they have to ramp up their production until their injured teammates return. Dallas began a five-game road trip on a winning note, defeating New Orleans 137-136 on Wednesday.

Jalen Duren and Daniel Gafford have advantageous matchups and should eclipse their respective NBA Player Prop lines.

P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.

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The Dallas Mavericks entered the Queen City with another shorthanded roster for their matinee against the Charlotte Hornets on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The early tip-off was just the start of a back-and-forth tilt between the two teams,

If history is any indication, general manager Nico Harrison will have the Dallas Mavericks involved in the action ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline Feb. 6.

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

The Dallas Mavericks badly need the stability and durability of the big man playing his first full season in Dallas.