Are Derek Lively II, Daniel Gafford playing? Mavericks-Knicks injury report

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The Dallas Mavericks will host the New York Knicks in a Wednesday night matchup. The Mavs’ injury problem is, unfortunately, undeniable. Derek Lively II and Daniel Gafford are among the Mavericks on the injury reportso are the centers playing tonight against the knicks?

Dallas proceeds with caution. Gafford and Lively did not play in Monday’s 120-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it was the second straight loss. Gafford is listed on the injury report as nursing a right ankle injury, while Lively is listed as nursing a right knee injury.

With Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving among the other Mavs currently injured, Dallas doesn’t want to risk losing Lively and Gafford for an extended period of time. As a result, the team’s cautious approach is more than understandable.

Here’s everything we know about Derek Lively II and Daniel Gafford’s injury status for tonight’s game against the Knicks.

Derek Lively II, Daniel Gafford’s injury status against the Knicks

Currently, both Lively and Gafford are listed as probable on the NBA injury report.

The Mavs are trying to find a balance to avoid injury problems while also trying to win. The balance is quite difficult for a team that is extremely injury prone. Overall, Dallas holds a 4-11 record – a mark that puts the Mavs in 13th place in the Western Conference standings. In addition, the Mavericks have seven players listed on Wednesday’s injury report.

However, when it comes to playing Lively and Gafford tonight, they seem likely to be available barring unforeseen setbacks.

Mavericks injury report

As mentioned, Dallas has seven players on the injury report.

  • Cooper Flagg (Right Thumb Splint): Available
  • Derek Lively II (right knee injury management): Probably
  • Daniel Gafford (right ankle injury management): Probably
  • Anthony Davis (left calf): Out
  • Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery): Waived
  • Dante Exum (treatment of right knee injury): Out
  • Ryan Nembhard (sprained left knee): Out

Knicks injury report

Jalen Brunson is among two Knicks on Wednesday’s injury report.

  • Jalen Brunson (sprained right ankle): Questionable
  • OG Anunobi (left hamstring strain): Out





2025-11-19 15:33:00

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