Daniel Gafford
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April 2, 2026
Not listed on injury report
Gafford (shoulder) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Orlando.
Analysis
Gafford exited Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee in the second quarter due to a right shoulder stinger, though he's set to play Friday. Over 11 appearances in March, the big man averaged 15.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.5 minutes per contest.
April 1, 2026
Won't return due to shoulder issue
Gafford has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against Milwaukee due to a right shoulder stinger. He'll finish with seven points (2-6 FG, 3-6 FT), four rebounds and one block across 11 minutes.
Analysis
Gafford looked to be in significant discomfort as he made his way to the locker room, and the team announced shortly thereafter that he'll be shut down for the rest of the night. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse should see an uptick in minutes in Gafford's absence.
April 1, 2026
Departs to locker room
Gafford exited to the locker room during the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Bucks after appearing to suffer a right arm injury, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.
Analysis
Gafford suffered the injury on a block attempt, and he wasn't able to move his right arm on his way off the court. He can be considered questionable to return until the Mavs have an official diagnosis for the big man.
March 31, 2026
Nears double-double Monday
Gafford ended with 21 points (9-11 FG, 3-8 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes during Monday's 124-94 loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Gafford was nearly perfect from the floor, but he would've had an even better scoring performance had he been more accurate from the charity stripe. Gafford looked impressive in his return from a two-game absence, and given that he's scored at least 20 points in three of his last four appearances, he should remain a reliable fantasy asset in the final two weeks of the regular season.
March 30, 2026
Upgraded to available
Gafford (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Gafford is back from a two-game absence due to a right shoulder sprain and should force Dwight Powell to the bench Monday. Over his last six appearances, Gafford has averaged 18.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 25.9 minutes per game while shooting a robust 78.9 percent from the field.
March 29, 2026
Probable for Monday
Gafford (shoulder) is probable to play Monday versus Minnesota.
Analysis
Gafford is on track to return from a two-game absence Monday, which will likely result in Dwight Powell heading back to the second unit. In March, Gafford is averaging 15.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 blocks per contest.