Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford ruled out for remainder of Bucks matchup with shoulder injury

The Dallas Mavericks once again have a Daniel Gafford injury to monitor.

The veteran center left Tuesday’s meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks with 2:52 left in the second quarter. According to the Mavericks, Gafford was ruled out for the rest of the game with a right shoulder stinger.

Daniel Gafford (right shoulder stinger) will not return to tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) April 1, 2026

Gafford went down after blocking a shot from Milwaukee’s Ryan Rollins. Gafford was down on the court for a brief moment before he was helped to the locker room by Mavericks trainers. The team ruled the center out at the halftime break.

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Gafford finished the game with seven points, four rebounds and a block. He’s dealt with multiple injuries throughout the season, suffering a right shoulder contusion against the Golden State Warriors on March 23.

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