After it was recently confirmed that the Dallas Mavericks signed Daniel Gafford to a three-year $54 million contract extension, the Mavericks have officially nailed the Gafford signing by getting him on a deal that is somewhat team-friendly and one where he can still be traded with no time restrictions. With Dereck Lively II coming into training camp following surgery this summer, Gafford could very well be Dallas' starting center next season, and he's an integral part of Dallas' identity of size and rim protection.
While general manager Nico Harrison has whiffed on a few trades in the past, including a massive one with Luka Doncic, getting Gafford from the Washington Wizards in February of 2024 has proven to be one of his best deals to date.