Dereck Lively II is the Mavericks' starting center when he's healthy and not in foul trouble, but it's worth having a quality backup for those concerns. But Gafford is making a little over $13 million this season and is likely viewed as a much more valuable asset than Maxi Kleber.

According to a recent rumor, the Dallas Mavericks are showing significant interest in a trade for one of the best defenders in the NBA, even though it would be hard to land him.

In each of the last two NBA trade deadlines, the Dallas Mavericks have made a major trade. In 2023, the Mavericks traded for star point guard Kyrie Irving. In 2024, the Mavericks traded for PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford.

The New Orleans Pelicans have won three-straight games, but are just 11-32 on the season. What was a promising roster in the offseason has been decimated by inj

Less than a year after he helped them make the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks could be parting ways with their starting center.