06-13-2026, 04:48 PM
I seriously doubt our FO will trade up to get a player between 5-8. It will cost too much for what amounts to a player in almost the same tier as #9.
I don't agree that moving down a few spots means a significant loss in value. That all depends on the players right after #9, the teams picking, and the Mavs ability to make a deal. At the end of the draft, there will an evaluation of what happened - picks and trades - and how the roster might change. I think we have to judge the whole draft in aggregate.
I would be surprised if the Mavs just got picks #9, #30, and #48, then called it a day, and everyone else on the Mavs current roster remained. But it's just as possible as any other scenario.
I don't agree that moving down a few spots means a significant loss in value. That all depends on the players right after #9, the teams picking, and the Mavs ability to make a deal. At the end of the draft, there will an evaluation of what happened - picks and trades - and how the roster might change. I think we have to judge the whole draft in aggregate.
I would be surprised if the Mavs just got picks #9, #30, and #48, then called it a day, and everyone else on the Mavs current roster remained. But it's just as possible as any other scenario.