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What happened to Daniel Gafford? Live injury updates for Mavericks vs. Cavaliers on Saturday 11/14/26

What happened to Daniel Gafford? Live injury updates for Mavericks vs. Cavaliers on Saturday 11/14/26

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By: Cooper Albers

UPDATE: Gafford did not return to Saturday’s game. He is eligible for Early Exit+.


Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford left Saturday’s game against the Cavaliers after taking a shot in the face in the third quarter.

He stayed in the game to shoot his free throws before heading back to the locker room.

Before heading back, Gafford had 10 points, three rebounds, and one assist in 17 minutes of action.

Stay tuned to DraftKings Network for live updates on Gafford’s injury status.

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Cooper is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who joined DraftKings in September 2025. A recent graduate of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation School of Sports at Long Island University, he served as the chief sports editor of the campus newspaper and the lead sideline reporter for the men’s basketball team. His previous stops include amNewYork and the New York Post.
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