The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking a center at the trade deadline. In this mock trade, they acquire Daniel Gafford from the Dallas Mavericks.

They say everyone gets healthy to play the Lakers, and that trend holds true for their matchup against the Mavericks on Saturday. According to head coach Jason Kidd, the veteran big man is good to play tomorrow after managing a lingering right ankle issue.

The Mavericks got hit with the injury bug against the Nuggets, as Daniel Gafford joined Cooper Flagg in locker room.

Daniel Gafford’s trade market is heating up, with Atlanta, Boston, and Indiana emerging as serious suitors ahead of the deadline.

Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) passes as Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Dallas. Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer ...

The Dallas Mavericks are getting trade calls on Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. “League sources

The Dallas Mavericks have long been rumored to be exploring trades for star big man Anthony Davis ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, but it sounds like two of their top veterans are drawing interest from around the league as well.

The clock is officially ticking. There are two weeks left until the NBA’s annual trade deadline, the frenetic midway point when teams either make modest or bold moves to improve their chances or commit to the roster they have for the rest of the season.