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The Dallas Mavericks may finally be getting some needed size and rim protection back in the lineup. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Thursday that center Daniel Gafford will be listed as questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards, marking a potential return from the right ankle sprain that’s sidelined...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without one of their key interior defenders to begin the season. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed before Wednesday’s opener that Daniel Gafford will not play against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right ankle sprain. Gafford, who had been ramping up activity after missing...

The Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt depth may be tested on opening night. Daniel Gafford has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right ankle sprain, according to the team’s official injury report. Earlier Tuesday, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Gafford would...

The Dallas Mavericks are heading into Wednesday’s season opener against the San Antonio Spurs with several key players trending toward full strength. Head coach Jason Kidd provided a positive update after Saturday’s practice, noting that center Daniel Gafford could be available for opening night after being sidelined through the preseason...

The Dallas Mavericks announced Saturday that they have converted center Moussa Cissé to a Two-Way contract after an impressive preseason showing that highlighted his defensive presence and development throughout training camp. Cissé, who joined the Mavericks on July 8 after a five-year college career spanning Memphis, Oklahoma State, and Ole...

The Dallas Mavericks’ health is trending in the right direction as they prepare for Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers, and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed that several key players are on track to see extended minutes. After Monday’s 114–101 win over the Utah Jazz, Kidd said the...

Anthony Davis’ return to form is taking shape at just the right time. After progressing through limited minutes early in the preseason, the Dallas Mavericks plan to ramp up his workload in Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis, who underwent surgery in July to repair a detached...

The Dallas Mavericks returned to their practice facility Sunday for their first on-court session in Texas following a week of training camp in Vancouver, where the focus centered on conditioning, chemistry, and implementing a faster offensive system under assistant coach Jay Triano. Sunday’s practice marked the fourth since opening camp...

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd wants Dereck Lively II to keep growing, and that now includes shooting the ball. "We all know he’s mature. We’re going to let him shoot," Kidd said. "We want him to fight. We want him to be the champion of the paint. We want...

The Dallas Mavericks are just two days into training camp and already facing a handful of injuries across the roster. During a week focused on establishing defensive identity and testing lineup combinations, the team faces some limitations without key talents available. On Media Day, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd shared...