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Irving’s mentorship is currency. And he has no problem spending it. The resounding response to Irving’s leadership this season has been one of gratitude, for his vocal communication during games and his encouraging one-liners. From Max Christie: “Just take one step forward and continue to put one foot in front of the other.” AJ Johnson: “Embrace the journey. Treat it as a gift.” Moussa Cisse: “Stick together.” “He sees when guys are in their heads,” said Daniel Gafford, one of the more veteran players who spoke about Irving. “He’s taking all of his experience, all of his game knowledge and he’s giving it to the younger generation.”

Grant Afseth: Dallas Mavericks Injury Report vs. Los Angeles Clippers: PROBABLE: Moussa Cissé: Probable (G League Two-Way) John Poulakidas: Probable (G League Two-Way) Tyler Smith: Probable (G League Two-Way) QUESTIONABLE: Marvin Bagley III: Questionable (Left Shoulder Impingement) Brandon Williams: Questionable (Illness) DOUBTFUL: Daniel Gafford: Doubtful (Right Shoulder Impingement) Caleb Martin: Doubtful (Right Plantar Fascia Strain) OUT: Kyrie Irving: Out (Left Knee Surgery) Dereck Lively II: Out (Right Foot Surgery)

Mike Curtis: #Mavs center Daniel Gafford (right shoulder sprain) remains out for tomorrow’s game against the #Blazers. Caleb Martin (right plantar fascia strain) is also out. Two-ways Moussa Cisse and John Poulakidas are doubtful. Tyler Smith is probable.
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Grant Afseth: Daniel Gafford (right shoulder sprain) is out against the Denver Nuggets. Brandon Williams (concussion protocol) is available to play.

Grant Afseth: Final: Hawks 135, Mavericks 120 Daniel Gafford: 24 PTS, 8 REB P.J. Washington: 23 PTS, 9 REB, 2 BLK Cooper Flagg: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST CJ McCollum: 24 PTS, 7 AST Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 22 PTS, 2 AST Dyson Daniels: 19 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST Dallas (23-47) hosts the Clippers next.

Mike Curtis: #Mavs center Daniel Gafford (rest) is doubtful for tonight’s game against the #Cavs. PJ Washington is also doubtful due to left ankle soreness. Naji Marshall is questionable due to left foot soreness. Caleb Martin is probable with a left finger sprain.
Grant Afseth: Final: Mavericks 120, Grizzlies 112 Khris Middleton: 35 PTS, 3 REB, 2 STL Daniel Gafford: 22 PTS, 14 REB, 1 BLK Cooper Flagg: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST Jaylen Wells: 23 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST GG Jackson: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST Dallas (22-44) hosts Cleveland next.
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Mike Curtis: #Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg (left midfoot sprain) remains out for tomorrow’s game against the #Kings. PJ Washington is also out due to a left ankle sprain. Daniel Gafford (right ankle injury management) is doubtful. Khris Middleton, Ryan Nembhard, Moussa Cisse & Miles Kelly are all questionable.

Dallas, by contrast, was unable to generate the first-round pick it was seeking in trade talks for Daniel Gafford. Neither, sources say, could Sacramento with Domantas Sabonis.