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Grant Afseth: Final: Kings 115, Mavs 100 Daniel Gafford: 20 PTS, 7 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK Walter Clayton Jr.: 20 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL Cooper Flagg: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL Darius Acuff Jr.: 25 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 1 STL Malik Monk: 24 PTS, 1 REB, 7 AST, 1 BLK Zach LaVine: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST Dallas (4-3) faces San Antonio on Wednesday.
Kevin Gray Jr.: Mavericks C Daniel Gafford spoke after shoot around today & I asked him about Dusty May’s offensive philosophy and his role in it: “Just continuous action, you know we making a lot of teams guard multiple actions…a trigger effect for a lot things we do offensively…” #MFFL
Jake Fischer: I know Lakers fans want to keep drawing the line to a trade with Dallas for either PJ Washington or Daniel Gafford because of their success with Luka Doncic. I really don't have any inclination that the Lakers had trade talks with either of those guys of real consequence this offseason. (…) They still do have interest in Jonathan Kuminga.’
Marc Stein on Mavericks: Daniel Gafford, they're still fielding offers on him. We've also discussed they'd rather trade Klay Thompson rather than buy Klay out. So, will we see some sort of trade that changes the roster, shuffles things further? I just think it'll be a lot easier to answer those questions when we know that the moves for the off season are really done. And I just it makes little sense to me to proclaim them done. Like, at this point, we there are still plenty of questions obviously.
Marc Stein: Is Daniel Gafford going to be on this team by season's end? It's not an answerable question at this point. We know he's available. Is someone going to put an offer together that interests the Mavs or are the Mavs going to keep holding out for a for a first round pick in exchange? Time will tell.
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Marc Stein: I reported this on June 14th. Teams calling for Kyrie Irving are being told Kyrie's not available, but Gafford, Klay, and PJ are regarded as the most available of the Mavs vets. It's been more than a month. We've since established that Gafford and Klay are... That's where that list should start. But that doesn't guarantee a trade. Maybe a trade will materialize, but just because the Mavs have shown a willingness on Gafford and Klay especially to listen to offers, it doesn't guarantee a move.
Mike Curtis: Asked Daniel Gafford for his impressions of Masai Ujiri & the decisions he’s made over the last month. “It is a business. I’m not necessarily surprised when it comes to some of the things that he’s done with the organization because I’m pretty sure he already had that in his back pocket when he got hired. I’m just sitting back & watching from afar…I’ve yet to get the chance to sit down & talk with him, but he made sure he called me & we had a good conversation on the phone.”
Mike Curtis: Daniel Gafford was asked if he feels 100% healthy: “I’m getting there. The rehab is good. I’m staying consistent. I’m holding myself accountable to just take care of my body…I don’t want to rush anything. Whenever I get back on the court & do all the workouts, I want to be 100% healthy.”
There is a desire for better center play, true lob threats who mimic the skills of Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II (with cleaner injury histories). There is a desire for true two-way defensive players, wings with athleticism and energy on the defensive end and a sweet shooting stroke on the offensive side of the ball. And there’s a desire to lock in a long-term secondary playmaker next to Dončić. Reaves, who will decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent after the season, is the most logical fit for that role.
Those priorities remain, according to league sources. There is a desire for better center play, true lob threats who mimic the skills of Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II (with cleaner injury histories). There is a desire for true two-way defensive players, wings with athleticism and energy on the defensive end and a sweet shooting stroke on the offensive side of the ball. And there’s a desire to lock in a long-term secondary playmaker next to Dončić.
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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)
