#dallas-mavericks

#dallas-mavericks

"time will tell"

I can't really go into further detail,

However much grumping you might do at the water cooler-about the stupid idiot coach and his refusal to trust the rookie, or about the big brick-handed lummox mucking up the offensive spacing, or about the sleazy executive with his hands on the purse strings-when it comes to games and scores and outcomes, you have to root for your guys. That's your end of the deal.

Gafford missed the final two months of the Mavs' injury-ravaged 2024-25 season after suffering a Grade 3 sprain of the MCL in his right knee on Feb. 10. Since arriving in Dallas before the 2023 trade deadline, Gafford has averaged 11.9 points on 72.7% shooting, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while splitting the starting center role with Dereck Lively II. He signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension this summer.

The 11-day tournament begins Thursday and runs through July 20, with a champion crowned at the end. The event will be headlined by the fresh faces of the 2025 draft class.

The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing an agreement to have Frank Vogel join the team as lead assistant coach. Vogel is replacing Sean Sweeney, who left for the San Antonio Spurs.

Dallas has shown interest in Jrue Holiday, seeking to bolster their defense in the wake of Kyrie Irving’s ACL tear. His experience may enhance their competitive edge.