Daniel Gafford was perfect, scoring 22 points with 12 rebounds and 4 blocks in the Mavericks’ down-to-the-wire win over the Pelicans.

With the recent injury to Dereck Lively II, let’s reconsider what the Dallas Mavericks’ front office may be thinking as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches.

P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.

The Dallas Mavericks had an early tip to start Martin Luther King Jr. Day against the Charlotte Hornets, entering the game wildly short-handed. Dallas was without Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, Quentin Grimes, Dante Exum, Dwight Powell, and Jaden Hardy, while Charlotte was missing Brandon Miller, Tre Mann, and Grant Williams.

He was one of two 30-point scorers for Dallas, joining Daniel Gafford’s career-high 31 ... for playing without Luka Doncic, Lively, Quentin Grimes, Jaden Hardy, Powell and Dante Exum. Gafford dominated the first half of the game on both ends of the ...

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a massive victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It wasn't an easy battle. Despite building a big first-half lead, the Thund

Boston's Jayson Tatum looks to make a move against the Mavs double team of Quentin Grimes, left, and Daniel Gafford during Saturday's game in Dallas. (AP photo)

While the Dallas Mavericks don't intend to trade Daniel Gafford, according to recent reports, his name has been thrown into the rumblings of trade rumors. The club acquired him at the trade ...

He was one of two 30-point scorers for Dallas, joining Daniel Gafford ... Lively, Quentin Grimes, Jaden Hardy, Powell and Dante Exum. Gafford dominated the first half of the game on both ends ...