Gafford (knee) will start in Monday's game against the Nets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford will replace Kai Jones in the starting five in his return from a 21-game absence due to a right MCL sprain and will be restricted to 15-to-20 minutes, per Afseth. Prior to his injury, Gafford was averaging 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.4 assists in 21.9 minutes per gam over his 51 appearances.