Dallas, Texas – The Dallas Mavericks are facing a significant setback as center Daniel Gafford will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks due to a Grade 3 sprain of the MCL in his right knee, informed sources disclosed on Thursday night.
The injury occurred during a recent game against the Sacramento Kings, causing Gafford to be reevaluated in two weeks. This unfortunate news comes as the Mavericks are already missing key players due to various injuries.
Anthony Davis, the All-Star forward/center acquired in the Luka Doncic trade, is expected to be out for at least four weeks as he recovers from a left adductor strain in his Dallas debut. Additionally, starting center Dereck Lively II has been sidelined for a month with a stress fracture in his right ankle, while reserve center Dwight Powell has been absent for the past 14 games due to a strained hip.
Despite these challenges, the Mavericks have shown resilience by securing victories against formidable opponents like the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat. Kessler Edwards, a versatile two-way player, has stepped up as the starting center in the absence of key big men on the team.