Daniel Gafford Fantasy Stats

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's matchup with Brooklyn and is trending toward a third straight absence. With Dereck Lively II (foot) ruled out for the season and set to undergo foot surgery, Anthony Davis should continue handling heavier minutes at center after producing 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes last time out. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are expected to pick up backup runs behind Davis but remain fringe fantasy options rather than reliable streamers.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (right ankle injury management) won't play in Friday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gafford reaggravated his ankle injury during Wednesday's win over the Miami Heat. He missed the two games prior with the ankle issue. With Dereck Lively II (foot) also sidelined, Anthony Davis will see plenty of minutes at the center position. He's averaged 24.5 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and 3.5 stocks in his last two games. The Mavericks play again Saturday night, when they host the Houston Rockets.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Friday's matchup in Oklahoma City after aggravating his right ankle Wednesday, putting his availability in doubt. If he sits, Anthony Davis likely continues starting at center, where he has averaged 20.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.7 steals, and 2.7 blocks across his last three on 52.0 percent shooting. Dwight Powell would handle backup minutes and remains a deep-league streamer due to low usage, while Moussa Cisse offers only situational depth.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) didn't return to Wednesday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He's been battling a right ankle injury for months. Although the 27-year-old was listed on the injury report heading into this contest, he still managed to suit up. Unfortunately, he logged only 14 minutes before re-aggravating the issue, finishing the night with two points, five boards, and one steal. With a matchup against OKC on tap for Friday evening, fantasy managers should start making plans in the event Gafford can't get on the floor. Dereck Lively II (foot) is still without a firm return date, and P.J. Washington (ankle) also isn't healthy, meaning Anthony Davis may need to spend all of his time at the five spot. Moussa Cisse could also be more involved than usual, even though he has a way to go in order to earn a place in most fantasy lineups.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Miami after missing two straight contests. Gafford has averaged 7.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks over his last five active outings, including an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Heat on Nov. 24. His return steadies Dallas' frontcourt and immediately trims the minutes of Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse, taking both off the streaming radar outside of very deep leagues. Gafford remains a reliable source of efficient scoring, rebounds, and blocks when he lands in the mid-20s for minutes.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game in Miami and could miss his third consecutive contest, keeping Dwight Powell and Anthony Davis in elevated roles. Powell has averaged 2.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across his last five games. His only notable spike was a 33-minute outing on Nov. 29, which still keeps him in deep-league streamer territory rather than a standard-format target. Davis logged 32 minutes Monday and would remain the primary beneficiary if Gafford sits again.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Gafford will be out of action for the second game in a row due to ankle injury management. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Heat. With Dereck Lively II (foot) also unavailable this evening, Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse will take most of the available minutes at the five. Fantasy managers will likely get more value out of Powell tonight as he finished with nine points, five rebounds, three assists, six steals, and one block in 34 minutes during Saturday's win over the Clippers.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game in Denver, leaving Dallas to patch together minutes at the five with Dereck Lively II (foot) also out. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse remain fringe options, though Powell's nine points, five rebounds, three assists, six steals, and one block in 34 minutes Saturday suggest he may hold the steadiest role. Cisse stays in deep-league territory. Anthony Davis is still ramping up and could pick up spot frontcourt minutes, but his managed workload keeps expectations in check.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) won't suit up on Saturday against the Clippers. Gafford most recently amassed five points, four rebounds, and one steal in Friday's NBA Cup loss to the Lakers. However, in an attempt to preserve his health, he'll sit out the second of back-to-back contests, likely returning on Monday in Denver. With Dereck Lively II (foot) and Anthony Davis (calf) also sidelined, P.J. Washington may slide over to the center position, with Naji Marshall gaining more attention from fantasy managers by moving into the starting lineup. Moussa Cisse should also be in line for extra work versus one of the worst defensive teams in the National Basketball Association.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) will play against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Gafford carried a probable tag on the initial injury report. He is returning to action following a one-game absence. Dallas elected to rest Gafford on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second leg of a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Gafford will continue to spearhead an Anthony Davis-less Dallas frontcourt. The athletic big man has averaged 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks since making his season debut at the start of this month.