Mavericks have one big demand for any team wanting Daniel Gafford originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford continues to find himself at the center of persistent trade speculation as the franchise reshapes its roster ahead of the 202627 season. However, the Mavericks have reportedly placed a significant asking price on the veteran big man ahead of the regular season.Brett Siegel of Clutch Points has provided insight into what Dallas would want in exchange for Gafford. According to Siegel, the Mavericks are willing to explore trading the athletic center, but only if another team is prepared to send a first-round pick back to Dallas.Speaking of Gafford, the Mavs continue to signal that they will be very open to any deal involving Gafford that would net them a first-round pick, per Siegel.Gafford has established himself as one of the NBAs most efficient finishers around the basket. He remains under contract through 2029 at an annual salary of $18.1 million, yet his name has continued to appear in offseason trade conversations.The veteran big man was limited at times last season because of ankle problems that affected his availability. He averaged 9.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game across 55 appearances.If Dallas ultimately finds a trade partner willing to meet its first-round-pick asking price, the Mavericks could move forward with a younger group in the frontcourt. Their big-man rotation could then feature Dereck Lively II, Morez Johnson Jr., and Moussa Ciss.However, if no suitable trade materializes before training camp, Gafford is expected to remain an important part of Dallas frontcourt rotation. In that scenario, he would continue to work alongside Lively II and provide the Mavericks with a proven interior presence and defensive option as they prepare for the 202627 season.More NBA News:76ers fans noticed the same worrying thing about Joel Embiid in viral photoKlay Thompson turns heads with staggering 72-straight 3-pointers in workoutKlay Thompson hits back at Kevin Durant over 'never an MVP candidate' digDallas Mavericks Cooper Flagg card chase could hit $1.5M markKevin Durant gets rare all-time nod from ex-teammate Devin Booker with Michael Jordan left out