2026 NBA draft thread

[mvossman]

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).

I think if the Mavs get a top 4 pick I would be happy with anybody not named Peterson.  If they get 4th and Peterson is the last one standing then pick Acuff.  If they don't get top 4, then it will probably be Wagler or Burries.