Do they play Daniel Gafford, Ryan Nembhard? Mavericks-Lakers injury report
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks will face each other on Saturday night. While all eyes will be on Luka Dončić and his return to Dallas, there are other storylines to follow for this game. The Mavs continue to struggle with uncertainty, as Daniel Gafford and Ryan Nembhard are among the players listed on the injury report. So, are they playing tonight?
Gafford is dealing with a sprained right ankle. Meanwhile, Nembhardt is listed on the injury report as a two-way G League player.
Here’s everything we know about their statuses for tonight’s game against the Lakers.
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Daniel Gafford, Ryan Nembhard vs. Lakers statuses
Gafford and Nembhard are both listed as likely to playaccording to NBA injury report.
The Mavericks have won four straight going into the matchup, but are still in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. As for the Lakers, LA is fifth in the West.
When it comes to the question of whether Daniel Gafford and Ryan Nembhard will play tonight against the Lakers, the answer is most likely.
Mavericks injury report
The Mavs have eight players listed on the injury report.
- Daniel Gafford (sprained right ankle): Probably
- Ryan Nembhard (G League two-way): Probably
- Moussa Cisse (illness): Questionable
- Myles Kelly (G League two-way): Questionable
- Anthony Davis (sprained left finger): Out
- Dante Exum (right knee surgery): Out
- Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery): Waived
- Derek Lively II (right foot surgery): Waived
Lakers injury report
The Lakers have two players on the injury report.
- Austin Reeves (left calf): Out
- Adou Thiero (right mcl sprain): Out
2026-01-24 16:56:00
