01-09-2026, 03:05 PM
This trade might hinge on something as simple as the development of the Cavs record.
Right now it´s the 16th pick, but they are only four games back from the 24th pick and everybody is waiting for them to put it all together. Much different pick value for the Mavs. On the other hand, if the Cavs don´t pick up as expected, the Hawks could meet the Cavs in the play-in tournament, beat them and thereby hand the Mavs their own lottery pick.
In four weeks the range of the pick could be a little clearer for both sides.
Right now it´s the 16th pick, but they are only four games back from the 24th pick and everybody is waiting for them to put it all together. Much different pick value for the Mavs. On the other hand, if the Cavs don´t pick up as expected, the Hawks could meet the Cavs in the play-in tournament, beat them and thereby hand the Mavs their own lottery pick.
In four weeks the range of the pick could be a little clearer for both sides.