Daniel Gafford Injury Status | Ruled Out
Daniel Gafford of the Mavericks has been ruled out and will not play today. Daniel was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 20th game Daniel has missed this season.
Daniel Gafford Season Averages
Daniel's absence leaves a significant hole in the Mavericks rotation. Across 46 games this season, he's averaging 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game while playing 21.5 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.5 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 1.0 | 5.3 |
Mavericks Performance With & Without Daniel Gafford
The numbers tell a clear story about Daniel's value to the Mavericks. With Daniel in the lineup this season, the team is 10-35. Without him, they've gone 11-7. The Mavericks's net rating is 5.9 points better per 100 possessions when Daniel plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (108.4 vs 112.2 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 10-35 | 11-7 | — |
| Off Rating | 108.4 | 112.2 | +3.8 |
| Def Rating | 114.6 | 112.4 | -2.2 |
| Net Rating | -6.2 | -0.3 | +5.9 |
| PPG | 111.9 | 115.8 | +3.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Daniel Gafford?
When Daniel sits, other Mavericks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Dwight Powell stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Daniel has been out this season, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has averaged 5.5 more points per game, 4.3 additional field goal attempts, 11.4 extra minutes and 2.5 more rebounds.
PPG: +5.5 | FGA: +4.3 | MPG: +11.4 | RPG: +2.5
When Daniel has been out this season, Dwight Powell has averaged 7.8 extra minutes.
MPG: +7.8
Daniel Gafford Betting Trends
For bettors, Daniel's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Mavericks's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Daniel has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Gafford) Mavericks ML: 11-7 (+8.7u, +248 avg. line) Naji Marshall AST OVER: 12-5 (+7.2u, 2.8 / -107 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Daniel Gafford's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Mavericks @ Pelicans - March 16, 2026 Dallas Mavericks: Kyrie Irving (Out) Dereck Lively II (Out) Daniel Gafford (Out) New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Daniel's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Mavericks.