2026 NBA draft thread

[Chicagojk]

I wonder if that weird “future 1st” the Mavs got from Washington could fetch a high 2nd in this draft?  There will be a few good players still on the board then.

Are you talking about that Golden State pick that is top 20 protected?  There is a real good chance that is a second round pick that year.  That is the only first round pick I would trade at the moment.   Dallas also has a second round pick for the Bulls next year.   

One of the reasons hiring the GM is important is the Mavs have some opportunities to be creative this summer.   Some of it will be determined where their lottery pick winds up at.    With pick #30, could that pick, the GS pick and other second round picks move up a bit?  Or could they use 30 and take on a salary to move up to the mid 20's?   Personally i like this route is the best for me if you can find something and you really like a player.   The contract you take on, can't be a terrible contract but just one someone is looking to get off.   

in the second round, can they move up some by paying for a pick and giving back their second round pick?   Can they target someone in the second round with a real NBA contract over a two way that a lot of second rounders get?   Could Dallas target one player with their second round pick with a promise and either stay at 30 or move up via trade?