2026 NBA draft thread

[Smitty]

Nightmare scenario for the Mavs if the top 8 players drafted are:

Dybantsa
Peterson
Boozer
Wilson
Wagler
Flemings
Acuff
Brown Jr

I think they should be exploring trade up scenarios.  Not sure we have the assets or there's a right fit to trade up.

I think it’s highly unlikely it goes all guards 5-9. I’ll continue to be on the unpopular side of things, as usual, but people need to start watching YouTube videos of Yaxel and Ament. Both fit exactly what Masai has drafted in the past. I’d be willing to bet at least one of those guys goes in the top ten and maybe both. With the Mavs being on that list of possibilities… I also think Mara, Philon, or Steinbach have a chance to be top 10 on someone’s board. 

The Mavs have to get this pick right. That doesn’t mean they have to pick a PG.