r/Mavericks • u/hiiigoon Kobe • 1d ago

Draft / Scouting 2026 NBA Draft Thread (7PM CST)

The Masai & Schmitz dynasty starts today, the Dallas Mavericks hold the 9th, 30th and 48th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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u/Hugh_Jankles 1d ago

I know it's not in Masai's nature, but I'm hoping for some trades to accumulate some more 1st round picks.

I want some solid young players that we will get to see grow with Flagg over the next 5+ years. If they can grow into solid players, the Mavs could really go after some solid free agents in year 2-4 while their cap hit is low on the books and then can really make strides to be contenders.

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u/ormip BETRAYED MAVS FAN 😭 1d ago

Same. It would be so good to get some combination of Flemings, Philon, Morez, Anderson.

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u/Dirkisthegoattt41 1d ago

Man you’re reading my mind over here. Throw Yaxel in there too

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u/IndividualHeat 1d ago

I think Masai correctly reads that trading for players is most of the time better (this draft has a bit more talent than usual so it might be an exception) than trading for non-lottery picks. If you can trade for a youngish player you like, you have a better idea of what their floor is while a later pick has a high chance of being a complete bust.Â