Dallas’ big man, who is dealing with a nagging ankle injury, could be on the move before Thursday’s trade deadline.

Gafford appeared to turn his ankle and stayed down for an extended period before limping to the locker room. It's worth noting that the big man recently missed time due to a right ankle sprain. If he's unable to return, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are expected to handle the center minutes the rest of the way.

Mavs' center Daniel Gafford is expected to command significant trade interest ahead of the trade deadline.

NBA insider Evan Sidery reported that multiple franchises have already expressed interest in the Mavericks' big man, Daniel Gafford.

When Ayton arrived in LA, the expectation was clear. He was to operate as the team's primary rim protector, a force in the post to anchor their defense and provide a pick-and-lob option to ball handlers like Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

PORTLAND — Daniel Gafford chuckled when asked about his health during Monday’s shootaround just hours before the Mavericks played against the Portland Trail Blazers. “I’m feeling, I would say, good,” Gafford said with a sense of hesitation.

Daniel Gafford is drawing strong interest from the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, and Indiana Pacers as Dallas weighs frontcourt moves before Feb. 5. The trade market for Daniel Gafford is quietly heating up as the Dallas Mavericks weigh their options ...