Daniel Gafford agrees to extend a $ 60 million contract

The Dallas Mavericks made a big move On Monday before the NBA draft after agreed to extend the contract with the center Daniel Gafford. He holds the presence of the forefront of the team until the front office continues to focus on the upcoming draft.

Gafford, who is 26 years old, is Signing a three-year extension of the contract With Mavericks and is worth almost 60 million dollars, according to the ESPN, Shams Chamsania. The new agreement keeps Gafford in Dallas throughout the 2028-29 season.

“Dalas Mavericks Center Daniel Gafford intends to sign three-year extension of contracts in value of ESPN. Mavericks officials and Gaftord, Mike George and shy Saee in Klutch Sports, negotiated a new agreement through 2028-29.”

Mavericks traded for Daniel Gufford from Wachington Vizers back in February. It has proven to be a reliable option from the bench, giving Dallas to the Great Reserve Center behind Starter Dereck Liveli III. However, Gafford also played a little beginning, after suffering breaches of ankle suffered.

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Through 45 games, it was played last season (31 starts with Mavericks), Daniel Gafturd is 12.3 points, 6.8 jumps and 1.8 blocks per game as 70.2% of the goal attempt. He was also 68.9% of the free throw line. Such a type of production is why Dallas decided to keep Gafford for the next few seasons.

With the central position seemingly locked, Mavericks can now focus on other needs. Kirie Irving has yet to make a decision on their players’ option, but that it will return it to return to be ideal for Dallas. Many expects the front office to choose Cooper Flagg with the total cash register, organizations can make some moves to create a more balanced roster for the next season.

Mavericks will probably stay hot in the rumors for rumors this summer, because the front office tries to restructure Roster after Los Angeles Lakers. But signing Daniel Gufford is one of the first steps to create that new Roster for the next season.

Benedict Vitale It has almost a decade of experience in sports journalism, with expertise in the coverage of NFL, NCAA football, NBA and UFC. Alumni Oregon lives in Corvallis, Oregon and has previous bales in the Athlon subcontract.