Mavericks Win
Washington received Richaun Holmes and the first-round pick that became Dillon Jones for Daniel Gafford.
Dallas Mavericks Received
- Player Daniel Gafford
Washington Wizards Received
- Player Richaun Holmes
- Draft Pick 2024 first round pick (#26 Dillon Jones – from Mavericks via Thunder)
Trade Analysis
Dallas Mavericks Perspective
Dallas clearly came out ahead. Daniel Gafford immediately became a starting-caliber interior finisher and defender on Dallas's 2024 Finals team. The first-round cost was meaningful but justified by the realized impact. The central comparison is Daniel Gafford against Richaun Holmes, with the remaining picks, rights, cash and contract consequences shaping the final margin.
Washington Wizards Perspective
Gafford immediately became an important interior finisher and defender for Dallas during its 2024 Finals run, while Jones did not develop into comparable value and was later moved again. The first-round return was reasonable process, but the realized value strongly favors Dallas.