The Mavericks were already without key pieces like Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II before Gafford’s injury.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford suffered a right knee sprain and will be re-evaluated within two weeks, the team announced Tuesday.

The Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic in part to build what, on paper, looked to be perhaps the most imposing front court in the NBA. Anthony Davis is a 10-time All-Star pick, and in Dallas he looked primed to return to his preferred position of power forward with Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford in place to man the center position.