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I had once upon a time posted KP/Risacher/picks as an idea.  I now wonder if it wouldn't be KP/Okongwu/picks instead.  This is especially true if Gafford were to move.  Okongwu is younger and has more to his offensive game than Gafford.  His stretch ability helps spread things out for Flagg, yet he is perfectly capable as a roll man or from the dunker's spot.  No way Atlanta gives up what would currently be the #1 overall pick.  Best you could hope for their middle pick in 26 and the Milwaukee pick they own in 2027.  The problem with Atlanta is they are better set up to deal with Milwaukee, so as long as Giannis is a possibility...

I see things I like from Detroit, but don't get the Toronto thing.  I'd add GSW to the list of possible Gafford destinations.

I am with you on not getting the Toronto thing. Poeltl and Barret seem like logical salaries, but why would Mavs want that? Unless they would be shipped to other teams. Still, Toronto would need to include more salaries, which would leave them holes around the roster. Quickley instead of Poeltl or Barret? Another overpaid player on a long-term deal.

Atlanta has three large salaries in KP, Johnson and Trae and one of them would need to be included. I think Johnson is too young and too good to be included in such a move. KP is basically an ideal player to allow Davis to play PF that he prefers. I doubt Atlanta would include both of their centers (KP+Okongwu) for Davis. KP+Risacher works nicely for both teams salary wise, although Atlanta would be down to 13 players with only 1 million left under the first apron. Perhaps Atlanta adds Kennard and takes something else from Mavs. 

If the target was Giannis, I would have zero problems including Trae, as Giannis and Daniels could handle PG duties adequately, imho. But Davis is not Giannis in terms of creating for himself or others, he needs a PG. So unless there is a deal that nets Atlanta a decent PG, it is difficult to imagine Trae. On Dallas side, Trae could work nicely surrounded with all the defense Mavs have, but not with Kyrie. 

Detroit could make a lot of sense for Davis, as they seem to be a team that is one move away from being a true contender. But, they would also have a bunch of difficult decisions to make. AD next to Duren is a huge question mark, since it is almost impossible to be a contender with two non shooters. I would not really deal Duren for AD, if I am Detroit. Detroit is already one of the worst shooting teams as it is (third worst in attempts and 19th best in makes). But, if they have answers to those question marks, they certainly make a lot of sense.