2026 NBA draft thread

[Scott41theMavs]

One of the things I really like about a Mavericks\Wagler link-up is the feeling that Kyrie-Flagg-Wagler feels like a more useful combination of players than something like Kyrie-Flagg-Acuff. Acuff is a great offensive player, but without the ball in his hands a lineup with Acuff feels a little empty.

This may not be much an issue now if Acuff gets drafted by Utah, but a GM and a coach need to be in a conversation if both players are available when the Mavs pick.

I think this draft is going to be a giant crap shoot for the Mavs if they don't move into the top 4. It's "hope one or two of the teams above us has Vlade as their GM" or bust in terms of getting a probable star. I'm presuming Acuff goes top four. On the other hand, if the Mavs move up, then it's easy - 1st pick, grab Dybantsa. 2nd pick, grab Wilson. 3rd or 4th, grab Wilson or Acuff. If fourth and those two are gone, I would probably take Boozer, unexciting as he is due to how high his floor is, or consider trading down to get Flemings or Burries (or maybe Wagler).