Gafford provided 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 126-107 win over the Pistons.
Gafford provided a defensive spark to help the Wizards snap their nine-game losing streak, as he recorded multiple blocks for the third straight game. This was the third time this season that the big man has tallied at least four blocks in a contest, and he ranks seventh in the league with 2.0 swats per game. Gafford added to his defensive effort Monday with an efficient night as a shooter and finished one board short of notching his third double-double of the campaign.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Records double-double Wednesday
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Gafford notched 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 117-114 loss to the Hornets.
Gafford scored in double figures for a fifth consecutive matchup Wednesday and was also a force on the boards en route to his second double-double of the season. Over 10 appearances this month, he's averaged 9.9 points and 7.7 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Just short of double-double
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Gafford totaled 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 130-117 loss to Dallas.
Gafford has only one double-double through nine games to begin the season, but the fifth-year center has pulled down nine boards in three of the last four contests. He's had a solid start to the campaign, averaging 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game -- both of which would be career-high marks. Given the Wizards' lack of depth in the frontcourt, coach Wes Unseld's options at center are essentially either Gafford or running with a small-ball lineup, so the 25-year-old's court time this season should be very secure.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Suffers thumb injury
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Gafford (thumb) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Nets.
Gafford suffered the injury shortly before halftime, and Bilal Coulibaly replacing him in the second-half lineup bodes poorly for his return. Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala could see enlarged roles.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Cleared to return
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Gafford (thumb) has returned to Sunday's game against Brooklyn, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Gafford checked back into the contest midway through the third quarter. Gafford's active play style leads to his fair share of bumps and bruises, but he's no worse for the wear Sunday.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Block party in loss
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Gafford accumulated 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, five blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 124-117 loss to Charlotte.
Friday's matchup marked the second time this season Gafford has reached five blocks, which has him at a career-high 2.8 per game across six games. The big man is also averaging 7.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 23.8 minutes. His fantasy impact will presumably depend on his ability to accumulate rejections going forward.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Cleared to play Monday
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Gafford (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Gafford, Deni Avdija (ankle) and Corey Kispert (ankle) were all questionable for Monday's contest but will ultimately suit up. Gafford is off to a slow start this season, averaging 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes per game. The center faces a tough matchup against Joel Embiid.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Goes through shootaround
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Gafford, who's listed as questionable due to an ankle injury, participated in the Wizards' morning shootaround ahead of Monday's game in Philadelphia, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Gafford, Corey Kispert (ankle) and Deni Avdija (ankle) are all questionable but participated in the team's morning shootaround, so it appears Washington will be at full strength. Across three appearances, Gafford is averaging 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Questionable for Monday
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Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Gafford is dealing with a left ankle contusion. Gafford played on Friday against Miami, but he had missed the two games prior due to an ankle injury, making his new designation notable.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Starting against Miami
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Gafford (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Gafford was listed as available earlier Friday, so his presence in the starting unit is not surprising. His return from a two-game absence will move Mike Muscala to the bench. Gafford averaged 8.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances this year.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Available Friday
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Gafford (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.
While Gafford initially carried a questionable designation for Friday's matchup, he'll ultimately be able to suit up after missing the last two games with a sprained left ankle. He averaged 8.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances this year, and he's not facing any limitations during his return to game action.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Downgraded to questionable
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Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat.
Gafford was left off the Wizards' initial injury report for Friday's matchup, but the team updated his status shortly after. However, he partially participated in Thursday's practice session and will still be in the mix to return to game action Friday.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Not on injury report
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Gafford (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Heat.
Gafford missed the last two games due to a left ankle sprain but was a partial participant in Thursday's practice session and will be able to return to game action Friday. He averaged 8.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances of the season, but it's unclear whether he'll face any limitations Friday.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Partially participates in practice
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Gafford (ankle) was a partial participant in Thursday's practice session, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Gafford hasn't appeared in Washington's last two games due to a sprained left ankle, but it's encouraging that he got some work in during practice Thursday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up for Friday's game in Miami.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Ruled out Wednesday
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Gafford (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Hawks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Gafford will miss his second straight game Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a left ankle sprain. Bilal Coulibaly started the previous contest in his absence. Gafford's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Heat.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Goes through shootaround
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Gafford (ankle) was a full participant at Wednesday's shootaround, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Gafford was unable to play Monday against Boston, but he's trending in the right direction. Washington's starting center is still carrying a questionable tag, and a decision on his status will be made closer to tipoff.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Questionable for Wednesday
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Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Gafford missed Monday's matchup against the Celtics after spraining his ankle in the first half of Saturday's win over Memphis. In his absence, Bilal Coulibaly drew his first career NBA start as the Wizards opted for a small-ball lineup versus Boston. If Gafford remains sidelined, Washington may trot out the same starting lineup against Atlanta, but don't be surprised if the Wizards mix things up given they struggled mightily versus the Celtics.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Won't play Monday
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Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Gafford sprained his ankle in the first half of Saturday's win over Memphis, and even though he returned to the game in the second half, he'll be unavailable for at least one contest due to the issue. Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari should see an uptick in playing time Monday, while Gafford's next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against Atlanta.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Listed as questionable
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Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Celtics.
Gafford briefly left Saturday's game due to the injury, but he returned to start the second half and finished the contest without a setback. However, it appears Washington will still proceed with caution. If Gafford is sidelined, Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Wizards' Daniel Gafford: Misses practice Sunday
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Gafford (ankle) did not participate in Sunday's practice after suffering an ankle sprain in Saturday's win over Memphis, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Gafford played through the injury Saturday, logging his normal workload to the final buzzer. Gafford was uncertain of his availability for Monday's game against the Celtics, and Washington would be extremely shorthanded without him. Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari would handle the majority of minutes at center if Gafford misses time.
