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I am not really a fan of this for several reasons.
1. Adding another nothing special center on a multiyear deal doesn't make a lot of sense, imho. Only, if Holmes is going somewhere else (I don't think Holmes has any value, or Sacramento wouldn't be paying to get rid of him).

2. Wizards will likely be the hardest tanking team in the league. They don't have any cap issues and have to pay someone. I just don't see them paying anything to get rid of contracts. 

3. The player I like most on Wizards now is Morris. I think he would be perfect back-up PG, especially when either of Luka or Kyrie doesn't play. I think Mavs still need that third PG - I think Hardy can be great next to Luka or Irving, but will strugle as a single PG. But, Mavs don't have any smaller assets (his value is likely a couple of second rounders, lottery protected first at best).

1 If you don't see Gafford as worth having, then it's no surprise you wouldn't want to get him. Your view may be more astute than mine, but I think Gafford fits exactly what the Mavs are looking to have in a center -- he defends, rebounds, and is an excellent rim-runner. Contract is MLE-ish.

In addition, the very reason you DON'T want him is the reason I think he would make a good target for the Mavs -- ie, the Mavs C mix so far lacks a starter-caliber C to use while Lively learns the NBA game. My trade thought swaps him for McGee (the obvious player to send), and keeps Holmes from being the default starter at C. Even if Gafford is not the perfect Mavs-style center (although, who knows?) imo he would be a BIG step up.

2. I agree that WAS doesn't need to move more salary, but with them obviously embracing the tank for several years, they have no incentive to keep Gafford. And unless they see him as a BARGAIN at 12M, they might want to move the salary and also open up minutes on the floor, in the Presti model.

I note your point on the pick, but think it makes sense to ask anyhow, with the rationale that we are taking a lot of salary for you. The Mavs need to target adding the small pieces whenever they can.

3 I would think the same things with Morris, of course. Seems he would be very gettable, and the role you describe makes sense. What might entice a Gafford-Morris swap? THJ + McGee?