Less than a year after he helped them make the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks could be parting ways with their starting center.Christian Clark of The Athletic reports this week that the Mavs have “dangled” big man Daniel Gafford in recent trade talks.

Every team has a dream target, whether they're attainable or not. Bleacher Report suggests that the Mavericks' dream target is Jimmy Butler, who's been no stranger to trade rumors surrounding the franchise.

The Mavericks have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games, struggling to find a rhythm with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving out of the lineup. With the trade deadline approaching, Dallas has been mentioned as a potential landing spot for big names, such as Jimmy Butler, but an NBA analyst isn't quite sure that will happen.

Kyrie Irving has surpassed Kobe Bryant on a prestigious list in fewer games after the Mavericks' victory over the Thunder

Kyrie Irving has always had a knack for making bold statements, and his recent comments about his trade from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks were no exception.

The show must go on for the Dallas Mavericks even without Luka Doncic, but while they wait for their superstar guard, there are opportunities for players to step up.

Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford have the makings an elite center tandem. That doesn't mean there isn't a better way to optimize them—and Dallas.

As the Mavericks look to make another run to the NBA Finals, they could use some extra firepower next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

The Dallas Mavericks traded for Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards just 11 months ago, and they have reaped the benefits of the deal with an NBA Finals

The Mavericks will need to have a quick memory before playing the Pelicans on Wednesday night. before then, here are three takeaways from Tuesday's disappointment. READ MORE: Mavericks' Luka Doncic Now Ineligible For NBA Postseason Awards, Including MVP

Without their stars and with injuries piling up, the Dallas Mavericks are in the middle of a challenging section of their schedule that could define their season.

The Dallas Mavericks got one superstar back from injury on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, as Kyrie Irving returned after a five-game absence, but they're still waiting on Luka Doncic's return. He suffered a fairly severe calf strain on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Timberwolves,