The Mavericks were already without key pieces like Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II before Gafford’s injury.

The Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic in part to build what, on paper, looked to be perhaps the most imposing front court in the NBA. Anthony Davis is a 10-time All-Star pick, and in Dallas he looked primed to return to his preferred position of power forward with Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford in place to man the center position.

The depleted Dallas Mavericks frontcourt has taken another hit with the loss of center Daniel Gafford to a right knee sprain, the team announced on Tuesday.

The Dallas Mavericks (28-25) welcome the Sacramento Kings (26-26) to American Airlines Center Monday. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

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It’s Monday, February 10, and the Sacramento Kings (26-26) and Dallas Mavericks (28-25) are all set to square off from American Airlines Center in Dallas. This is a battle between the eighth and ninth place teams in the division.