Gafford transitioned to a bench role after starting for the Mavericks in the previous season. He contributed 10 points, five rebounds, and two blocks but struggled to find his rhythm in the pick-and-roll. Despite catching a highlight alley-oop early in the game, he couldn't maintain momentum throughout. His adjustment to coming off the bench raises questions about how long this new role will last and how both he and starting center Dereck Lively II will adapt moving forward.

Daniel Gafford is presented as an intriguing option for the DFS slate, starting with the first unit despite Dereck Lively's return. He benefits from a favorable matchup against the Jazz, who are allowing the most fantasy points to opposing centers this season. Gafford is particularly recommended for FanDuel due to his lower price compared to Lively, making him a viable play on DraftKings as well.

Daniel Gafford is expected to step into a more prominent role for the Mavericks with the absence of starters Derek Lively and P.J. Washington. His contributions will be crucial as Dallas looks to bounce back from recent losses, and he has a projected rebound prop of O/U 6.5 rebounds for the game against the Warriors.

Daniel Gafford contributed 16 points for the Mavericks in a closely contested game against the Nuggets, showcasing his scoring ability as part of a strong offensive effort alongside Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.

Daniel Gafford contributed 16 points and seven rebounds for the Mavericks in the narrow loss to the Nuggets. He had a crucial opportunity to tie the game with a tip-in on the final possession but was unable to convert, highlighting the pressure on him in key moments.