The Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic in part to build what, on paper, looked to be perhaps the most imposing front court in the NBA. Anthony Davis is a 10-time All-Star pick, and in Dallas he looked primed to return to his preferred position of power forward with Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford in place to man the center position.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford has sustained a Grade 3 right MCL sprain and will miss at least 6 weeks, sources tell me and @espn_macmahon. Gafford, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II now expected to be out significant stretches of the second half of the season. pic.twitter.com/FJxd2xK9NY

The Dallas Mavericks received an unwelcome update on Thursday, with a report that center Daniel Gafford won't be back for at least six weeks due to a ligament sprain in his right knee. The Mavericks were already down several other big men,

After a disastrous few days for this Dallas Mavericks organization in the aftermath of the ill-fated Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis swap, they continue to catch more and more criticism from fans, analysts,

Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse for Mavericks fans, Dirk Nowitzki is at the Lakers game for Luka Doncic’s LA debut. So the greatest player in Mavs history is supporting the guy who was supposed to be his successor, but who now plays for one of the team’s top rivals. pic.twitter.com/LRQhdDfnJQ

Dallas Mavericks fans continue to protest team leadership after they dealt generational talent Luka Doncic to the Lakers last week.

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Months after a thrilling overtime encounter, the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks meet again. The Heat surpassed the Mavericks 123-118 in the late November matchup, but both teams have changed significantly since their last meeting.

When Irving gets going like he was going on Wednesday, there aren't many players in the NBA more fun to watch. By crunch time in the fourth quarter the Warriors were blitzing him

Kyrie Irving reflected on the significance of facing Stephen Curry after the Dallas Mavericks' hard-fought victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Dallas Mavericks showcased their resilience, overcoming adversity to secure a 111-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors despite dealing with injuries and the absence of key player Anthony Davis.

Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry addressed playing against each other following the Warriors-Mavericks game on Wednesday.