2026 NBA draft thread

[JamesConway816]

Already was a big fan of a trade down scenario prior to the combine. Now I am even more convinced. But probably not easy to execute. Two mid firsts in this class would be huge. Position doesn't really matter. The Michigan trio, one of the guards, a big like Steinbach. Some of them will be available in the ~15 range.

I would not trade down from #9 but they do have

- Irving
- Marshall
- Gafford
- Washington
- Lively

+ #30 + #48 + the ability to absorb money

That is plenty enough to move up from #30 and / or acquire another 1st. I REALLY hope they go that route. 

Steinbach is a surefire NBA rotation big Imo. I would love to see him end up on the Mavs. Id try hard to move into the late lottery / mid teens range for him.

But Yaxel, Morez, Quaintance all look like they belong too Imo. Id be happy with each of those guys.

I sure hope we leave the draft with 2-3 guys to feel really good about and who can build a foundation for the Flagg era.