HoopGuess Answer — July 9, 2026 (Puzzle #39)
Daily puzzle #39 · July 9, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Daniel Gafford
Dallas Mavericks
- Team
- DAL
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Southwest
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'10"
- Age
- 27
- No.
- #21
The July 9 mystery player was Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks — a 6'10" forward wearing #21, age 27. Dallas Mavericks play in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. Gafford played his college basketball at Arkansas.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Southwest Division.
- Listed at 6'10" — a forward (F).
- Wears #21.
- Age 27.
- College: Arkansas.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for July 9, 2026?
HoopGuess #39 (July 9, 2026) was Daniel Gafford — Dallas Mavericks, F, 6'10", age 27, #21.
Can I still play the July 9, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #39 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.