This is a really good and fair take...
https://theathletic.com/5261692/2024...aniel-gafford/
I've been on record saying I wouldn't give up a first for Washington. Gafford deal was a no-brainer, but Washington is more of a risk.
However, why wait? Luka is having one of the best seasons in NBA history. You have to take risks and Nico takes them. Washington, no matter his flaws, is still an upgrade over Grant Williams.
There is no "next season" and the Mavs made that clear with these deals.