Gafford (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls. Gafford won't return to the floor Saturday for Dallas, as his absence will extend to 21 games due to a sprained right knee. The next opportunity for the 26-year-old big man to return to the floor will be Monday against the Nets.

As the Mavericks make a push to lock up a spot in the play-in tournament, they are getting close to having a healthy frontcourt for the first time since they acquired Anthony Davis in early February.