Daniel Gafford

Injured Mavericks centers Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford will join Anthony Davis for a practice with the team's G League affiliate, as all three look to return from injury.

The Mavericks assigned Gafford (knee) to the G League's Texas Legends on Friday to participate in a 5-on-5 practice and will recall him after.

Davis hasn't played since Feb. 8 due to an adductor strain, while Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are making progress

That will have Gafford being evaluated around March 21, which will have him miss at least eight more games. Dallas reported that Gafford has progressed well, but his return to the court may be dependent on the team's success. They currently hold a 2.5 game lead over Phoenix in the standings for the 10th spot in the West. Dwight Powell should continue to start at center until Gafford returns, though Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II have been progressing as well and will be evaluated weekly.

The Mavericks announced Friday that Gafford (knee) is showing progress in his recovery and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.