Daniel Gafford (Dallas Mavericks)
October 2025
Mavericks center Daniel Gafford suffered a sprained ankle on the first day of training camp and will miss two to three weeks. The setback leaves Dallas short-handed in preseason, with the 26-year-old now racing to return before the Oct. 22 season opener.
Coach Jason Kidd confirmed the injury following Wednesday’s practice, noting Gafford’s recent extension and importance to the roster. Coming off a season averaging 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks, his absence adds pressure on Dallas’ already thin frontcourt depth early on.