Should Daniel Gafford be Traded? + Dallas Mavericks Halfway Point, What We’ve Learned
The Dallas Mavericks are at the halfway point of the NBA season, and rumors are swirling about potential trades. What have we learned about the Mavs so far, and could Daniel Gafford be on the trading block?
Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris discuss the Dallas Mavericks’ performance at the midway point of the season, analyzing their top-ranked starting lineup featuring Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson. They explore potential trade scenarios involving Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington’s increased role, and the impact of new additions like Dereck Lively II, Naji Marshall, and Quentin Grimes. The hosts also examine the Mavs’ depth, their record without Doncic, and key questions surrounding the team’s closing lineup and playoff prospects.
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30 Comments
I don’t want Herb Jones. Luka already don’t play much defense. Who is going to be there help side when somebody dribble past him. Dwight Powell???
Fully healthy, the MAVS are just fine. Gafford needs to stay. Trade somebody else; Kleber and anybody below him. Keep Gortman.
Would y’all consider Rui for Gafford or Wiggins for Maxi, Gafford & I think a few 2nds or Hardy?
Trading Gafford would be a terrible move. Part of the strength of Dallas is having a rim protector and lob threat at ALL TIMES. No team has a big tandem as good as Dallas. So they let their best wing defender walk and now they’re going to trade a quality big to get another wing defender? Not to mention that lively is always hurt. I honestly like the Dallas roster as constructed, but when Exum comes back it seems like there will be a log jam at the guard position. Hardy isn’t getting enough run in Dallas and I’m sure there are teams that could use someone that can get buckets.
Lively has not separated himself from Gafford, what’re you watching lol. Gafford has a better season than lively and higher peaks
Issac’s takes are doodoo
NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD GAFF BE TRADED. Statistically HE is better than Lively per minute of play that is.
If the Mavs end up in the play-in by the end of the season with the "deepest team Luka has ever had" then Kidd should be fired. They should look at what happened with the Bucks after they decided to take the decision out of Giannis' hands to get them to the next level.
Maxi, our 25 first, our 31 first, Hardy, Omax, and anybody at the end of the bench. That's all we can reasonably give up.
If nobody wants any of that then we keep our team, and try when Luka comes back. Or we regroup for next year.
F*** that, no f***ing way, . . .
Gafford can only go for Edey, Chet, IHart, wemby, or AD
Klay joining the Mavs created more problems than he’s even worth with the roster. Nico should’ve done everything possible to just keep djj.. now he’s trying to find a player just like him while possibly creating another hole in the roster by trading away Gafford. Then he’ll look for a center and we’ll lose another high quality role player…
Not only that there’s no flexibility in the starting lineup now. Can’t have a true small forward because Klay (shooting guard) is playing that position and he’s basically locked into that starting spot. He’s also 35 and might not even make it through his 3 yr contract. Why keep letting young players go??? It’s not fair to Luka.
Just annoyed with all the tinkering. The starting five that made it to the finals was great. Perfect balance of offense and defense.
I am very happy about Naji and grimes tho. If only Nico could’ve just traded thj for grimes, move green or maxi and sign Naji in free agency.
Gafford is a great player
I feel like we can't blame Lively for not "overachieving". We gotta remember we got the GOAT on the team and he hasn't played a lot. He makes everyone look better
We’ve had some injuries that slowed us down. Let’s not overreact! When we had both Luka and Kyrie healthy, I felt like we were a top 4 team in the league! Possibly top 3.
10 and 10 without Luka is that including some of the games Kyrie missed right? I think Kyrie missed 5 or 6 of those games too.
Gafford hardy and firsts for herb maxi and a second for Olynyk and one of exum/spencer + omax for another big
the reasonable take I'm sure most if not all fans are agreed upon is that it'd have to be a MASSIVELY sizable upgrade. Otherwise there's no reason to get rid of what's been your most impactful guy outside the starting 5, and seemingly one of the more beloved players. All those wins without lively would surely be losses in the event of no gafford.
The half way hoe 😂😂😂😢
Gafford is a solid backup center for a contending team or a starter on a lower level team. However with Liv being so injury prone we must have a solid back up. I'd like to see a massive trade with the Jazz. We get LM & Kessler & Sexton. Jazz get Gafford, Hardy, Maxi, Morris & 1st rd pick & 1 2nd rd pick. Jazz get a starting 5, a stating guard, 2 backup wings and a couple of solid picks. Mavs get a starting wing, a back up 5 and a solid guard.
stop stop stop! No No No! Lively will be hurt and you will have no backup worth a crap again. Back to where we were before. Just stop
Dangle Gaffrord then bait and switch with Powell and Maxi.
TRADING GAFF WOULD BE A IDIOTIC MISTAKE
Trade gaff. He's -21 in plus minus stats. Get a big PF that can be a center for a small ball
1:16 yes he did.
Get Zubac then we good 😀 🙂 🙂 🙂
WILD LIVE BIG STEPS AHEAD OF GAFF…YET GAFF AVG MORE THAN LIVE AND PLAYS MORE THAN LIVE
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.MAKE IT MAKE SENSE
Leave Gafford alone dang
Patrick williams from the Bulls is actually interesting option , at least right now hes a better option than Maxi
Just dump Powell and klebber and find some wing d at gleuge