Detroit's Jalen Duren looks to replicate his 17-point and 17-rebound game against the Indiana Pacers two weeks ago while Dallas's Daniel Gafford has an advantageous matchup defensive against a Pelicans team that takes a lot of shots in the painted area.

A look at why the Dallas Mavericks should avoid moving center Daniel Gafford before the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

The Mavericks, as The Athletic reported earlier this month, have expressed interest in conversations with rival teams about acquiring an impact perimeter defender. Dallas, according to

The early tip-off led to a back-and-forth tilt between the two teams, but Dallas couldn’t overcome its shortcoming of depth and left with a 110-105

Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks could be the backup center that the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for.

Excellent two-way play

Mavs' Daniel Gafford joins Shaq, Hakeem With Historic Game Daniel Gafford made history with a stunning stat line on Monday.

Klay Thompson scored 21 of his 23 points in the first quarter, matching a Dallas record by hitting seven 3-pointers in the period, and the Mavericks breezed past the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 130-108.

Dallas Mavericks‘ recent 137-136 nail-biting victory over the New Orleans Pelicans highlighted more than just the team’s collective resilience—it underscored the importance of Klay Thompson’s evolving role within their system.

The Dallas Mavericks badly need the stability and durability of the big man playing his first full season in Dallas.

The Dallas Mavericks opened a five-game Eastern Conference road trip with a Wednesday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center.