Daniel Gafford Returns from Ankle Injury, Set to Start vs. Jazz

Daniel Gafford is available and expected to start Monday against the Jazz, returning from a three-game absence due to a right ankle injury. His return bolsters the Dallas Mavericks' frontcourt depth with Dereck Lively II out for the season. Despite being cleared, Gafford's minutes will be limited to 17-20 in his first game back. In his last five appearances (three starts), he averaged 6.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 22.2 minutes per game.