The last thing the Mavericks needed right now was another injury. But troubles have a way of manifesting in Dallas. On a crucial game against the equally struggling Memphis Grizzlies, the Mavericks lost a key player. Daniel Gafford abruptly left the NBA Cup group stage game. He didn’t return to see Ja Morant explode despite claiming to not have joy. The Grizzlies decimated the Mavericks 118-104 without Gafford around.

According to the initial report, he suffered an ankle injury. He was ruled out for the rest of the game.

This is a developing story.

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