(05-12-2026, 06:12 PM)JamesConway816 Wrote: 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.
That is my hope. Use #9 and then use an asset(s) plus pick 30 to move up into the first round.
Mavs don't need to do anything if they don't want to, but if they don't think they are going to invest 15-18 million to extend Marshall, now may be the time to move him. Would 30, Marshall plus a second for a salary and early 20's pick work? That is a lot to give up but if there is a player you really like..... Ideally I would love for the Mavs to leave the draft with two players in their top 15.
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