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Mavericks Secure Daniel Gafford With Three-Year, $60M Extension

This deal secures his spot in a deep frontcourt as Dallas prepares to add Duke’s Cooper Flagg with the No.1 pick next week.

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Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) battle for the rebound during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Gafford’s new extension runs through the 2028-29 season and is valued at approximately $60 million.
  • He posted career highs last season with 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game despite missing six weeks after a Grade 3 MCL sprain in February.
  • Dallas holds the top selection in the 2025 NBA Draft and is widely expected to pick forward Cooper Flagg to further bolster its frontcourt.
  • Gafford will team with Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II, forming one of the league’s most imposing inside rotations.
  • While some reports cited a $54 million total, multiple outlets, including ESPN, have confirmed the deal is worth nearly $60 million.