2026 NBA draft thread

[Winter]

You've hit on most of the names I've targeted for the Mavs with that late pick also. The only ones missing are Aday Mara, Meleek Thomas, and Christian Anderson. 
For me, I'd have them stacked like this: I. Evans, D. Swain, A. Mara, C. Anderson, M. Thomas, H. Veesaar. 

If the Mavs love any one or two of them, I think they'll have to trade up to make sure they get 'em. You never really know how it's going to go in the late first/early second. Like you said, some of these guys will go back to school and get another bag. Overall, I'd be really happy with any one of those guys on my list, whether it's a trade up or stand pat at 30.

Yeah, Mara has looked really good recently.... maybe too good to still be there. Meleek Thomas I've followed for awhile since he's a Razorback, but he hasn't quite made the cut for me. He's played well lately though, and might be available at that spot. Anderson of course is someone we should target if possible, but all these guys will likely be gone I think.

Another guy that isn't listed anywhere is Allen Graves at Santa Clara. He's suddenly getting a lot of buzz now. He's a 6'9 forward who has some nice stats. Good passer and good defender. Might be this year's Cedric Coward. Santa Clara just lost to Kentucky in the first round. Allen scored 17 points in that game. He looks like strong competitor for the Carlos Boozer look-alike contest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wj0fFSJiRk

NBA Rumors just said this today: 

• Allen Graves, from Santa Clara, was not expected to be a significant player in the 2026 draft, but he has impressed with his defense and passing, according to Woo. Graves may still be best served by spending another year in college and working on his jumper, but the 6’9″ forward has fans in the NBA and a strong pre-draft process could put him in position to be drafted this season, Woo notes.