Dallas Mavericks renew Daniel Gafford for a fortune

Nico Harrison made it very clear when he traded Luka Doncic that defense wins championships (in that aspect, OKC has proven him right) and he seems to want to keep his frontcourt intact at Dallas Mavericks. Therefore, despite having Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively, he has decided to offer a hefty contract to Daniel Gafford. The center, who was entering the last year of his contract for 14 million dollars, has renewed for another 3 years in exchange for 60 million, so he will be earning 20 million annually from the summer of 2026 until 2029.

Gafford has cemented himself as one of the best finishers near the rim and a lethal asset in alley-oop plays. Since joining the NBA in the 2019-20 season, he leads the league in field goal percentage at 71%, among players with at least 1,000 attempts. Defensively, he also makes an impact in the paint, ranking among the top 10 in opponent field goal percentage when he is the primary defender, with a minimum of 800 shots defended in the last season.

 We will see how Nico Harrison continues to maneuver in the NBA market in a crucial campaign for him after the Doncic situation. 

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