The big man is a good player sticking around at a fair price. But his future also shines a light on all the ways Dallas remains stuck.

The Dallas Mavericks and center Daniel Gafford are closing in on what is expected to be a three-year, $54 million contract extension, a team source confirmed to The Athletic.

Dallas Mavericks reportedly ink Daniel Gafford to a 3-year, $60M extension, solidifying his role with the team through 2028-2029 ahead of the NBA Draft.

Daniel Gafford contract extension: Big man staying with Mavericks on three-year, $54 million deal, per report The new deal runs through the 2028-29 season ...

The Dallas Mavericks are locking down Daniel Gafford. Gafford and the Mavericks intend to sign a three-year, $54 million contract extension in the coming days, according to multiple reports.

Center Daniel Gafford is expected to sign a three-year contract extension with the Mavericks, a person familiar with the situation told The Dallas Morning News.

The Dallas Mavericks brought out their checkbook to keep Daniel Gafford in Texas. Several reporters confirmed Monday that Gafford and the Mavericks have agreed to a three-year contract extension.

Mavericks center Daniel Gafford intends to sign a three-year contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

Veteran center Daniel Gafford agrees to sign a $60 million contract extension to remain with the Dallas Mavericks.

Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Gafford intends to sign a three-year contract extension with the Mavs worth nearly $60 million that would keep him with the franchise through the 2028-29 season.