Despite their unexpected move to swap rising talent Luka Dončić for seasoned player Anthony Davis, it seems that the Dallas Mavericks are encountering challenging circumstances this season. On top of their on-court struggles – like their close defeat against the Sacramento Kings – they’re also grappling with an escalating injury situation. The latest team member to be affected is Daniel Gafford, who was forced off Monday’s game versus Sacramento due to a knee injury, leaving fans concerned about the severity of his condition.
Here’s everything you need to know about the former Chicago Bulls player’s latest ailment.
What happened to Daniel Gafford?
According to CBS Sports, Daniel Gafford sustained an injury to his right knee during Monday’s matchup with the Kings, specifically a sprain.
In the second quarter, Gafford established a screen against Malik Monk of the Kings, but their legs clashed close to the central court. This caused Gafford to fall in agony and he had to be helped off the court. The Mavericks subsequently decided that he wouldn’t return for the rest of the game.
This injury exacerbates Dallas’ predicament in their frontcourt, as they are already short-staffed with Anthony Davis (groin), Dereck Lively II (ankle stress fracture), and Dwight Powell (hip strain) being unavailable. Davis, who joined the team following the trade that sent Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 1, sustained an injury during his Dallas debut and is expected to be out until after the All-Star break at the earliest.
As I write this, Dallas hasn’t given any information about Gafford’s injury or when he might be back. With all four main center players injured, the Mavericks are now dealing with a tough situation trying to keep their playoff spot. They have a record of 28-26, which puts them only one game ahead of the 11th-seeded Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference, where competition is fierce.
Dallas plans to reorganize themselves before facing off against the Golden State Warriors in their upcoming match.
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2025-02-12 02:40