Mavericks lose Daniel Gafford to knee sprain vs. Kings

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford suffered a right knee sprain early in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings after colliding with Malik Monk. Gafford was in visible pain and had to be assisted off the court, being ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. This injury adds to the Mavericks' ongoing injury woes, as the team is already without key players including Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, and Dwight Powell. Davis, who was recently acquired in a trade for Luka Dončić, is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks due to an adductor strain. With Gafford's injury, Kylor Kelley is now the only healthy center available for the Mavericks. The team's depth has been significantly tested this season as they navigate through these injuries.