Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washingtоn Jr. made impressive debuts for the Dallas Mavericks after being acquired through separate trades.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd praised their seamless integration into the team dynamic. Gafford showcased his physicality with 19 points and nine rebounds in just 17 minutes of play. Meanwhile, Washingtоn contributed 14 points and displayed versatility on both ends of the court.Mavericks president of basketball operations Nico Harrison highlighted the strategic importance of acquiring Gafford and Washingtоn to address the team’s needs.Trades orchestrated by Harrison involved sending veteran center Richaun Holmes and draft compensation to the Washingtоn Wizards for Gafford. Additionally, forward Grant Williams, guard Seth Curry, and a future first-round draft pick were traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Washingtоn.Kidd commended the impact of Gafford’s dominance on the boards and defensive skills, along with Washingtоn’s seamless integration into the team’s style of play.Overall, the debut performances of Gafford and Washingtоn bode well for the Mavericks’ championship aspirations.