Career Timeline of Daniel Gafford: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Daniel Gafford built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Daniel Gafford is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Drafted in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, Gafford played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He is a versatile player, capable of playing both power forward and center positions.
August 1, 2015: Committed to University of Arkansas
On August 1, 2015, Daniel Gafford committed to the University of Arkansas.
2018: Returned to Arkansas for Sophomore Year
In 2018, after averaging 11.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game during his freshman season and being named to the SEC All-Freshman team, Daniel Gafford announced he would return to Arkansas for his sophomore year, foregoing the 2018 NBA draft.
March 18, 2019: Skipped National Invitation Tournament
On March 18, 2019, after his sophomore season, Daniel Gafford announced he would skip the 2019 National Invitation Tournament to prepare for the 2019 NBA draft.
July 8, 2019: Signed by the Chicago Bulls
On July 8, 2019, the Chicago Bulls announced they had signed Daniel Gafford.
October 26, 2019: NBA Debut
On October 26, 2019, Daniel Gafford made his NBA debut for the Chicago Bulls, coming off the bench in a game against the Toronto Raptors.
March 25, 2021: Traded to the Washington Wizards
On March 25, 2021, Daniel Gafford was traded to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade.
October 18, 2021: Signed Contract Extension with Wizards
On October 18, 2021, Daniel Gafford signed a three-year, $40.2 million contract extension with the Washington Wizards.
March 7, 2023: Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater
On March 7, 2023, Daniel Gafford made a buzzer-beating, game-winning putback in a 119-117 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
February 8, 2024: Traded to Dallas Mavericks
On February 8, 2024, Daniel Gafford was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Richaun Holmes and draft compensation.
January 15, 2025: Career-High Points
On January 15, 2025, Daniel Gafford put up a career-high 27 points, along with 12 rebounds in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
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