Dereck Lively II is the Mavericks' starting center when he's healthy and not in foul trouble, but it's worth having a quality backup for those concerns. But Gafford is making a little over $13 million this season and is likely viewed as a much more valuable asset than Maxi Kleber.

It’s looking like the Utah Jazz may have a potential suitor for Jordan Clarkson. According to Brett Siegel, the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks have had conversations about Jordan Clarkson. From Siegel: One interesting name that has come up in conversations about the Mavs is Utah Jazz veteran guard Jordan Clarkson.

The Dallas Mavericks took another step toward securing a direct NBA playoff spot with a crucial victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following the game, Kyrie Irving reflected on his transition from the Brooklyn Nets to Dallas Mavericks,

The Dallas Mavericks will certainly be a team to closely monitor ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 NBA trade deadline.