The Dallas Mavericks traded for Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards just 11 months ago, and they have reaped the benefits of the deal with an NBA Finals

Daniel Gafford received an important injury update ahead of the Mavericks' game on Thursday night against the Trail Blazers.

The latest came with 8:26 to go in the second quarter of the team’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Center Daniel Gafford contested a rebound and seemed to turn his left ankle when he landed. He was helped up and went straight to the locker room.

Daniel Gafford left the Mavericks' game on Monday against the Grizzlies early after suffering a left ankle sprain.

Full-go against Portland

The Dallas Mavericks were in a good spot only a couple of weeks ago in a tight, competitive West where a handful of teams are jockeying for the middle playoff seeds.

Gafford won't return to Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left ankle sprain. He recorded five points (2-3 FG, 1-3 FT), one rebound and one block over eight minutes before exiting.

Three of Kyrie Irving's current and former teammates will be representing his shoe brand this season. The Dallas Mavericks' Daniel Gafford,

In what has to be considered good news, though, Daniel Gafford is listed as questionable with a left sprained ankle. He went down on Monday against the Grizzlies and was out against the Lakers on Tuesday. Jason Kidd expected Gafford to be out for a while, but he's already been upgraded.

Those who braved Dallas’ winter storm Thursday night got to witness a thrilling 117-111 comeback victory at American Airlines Center.

The Dallas Mavericks showed out on “Seats for Soldiers Night” in a 117-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center on Thursday evening.