2026 NBA draft thread

[Scott41theMavs]

I have really given up thinking about that 9th pick. We´ll get, who we´ll get. I´m more interested in those Hawks/Lakers Gafford rumours, cause I´m worried the "steals" will happen in that 17-25 range (Steinbach, Anderson, Okorie, Peat, Quaintance, Cenac Jr. etc.) and that 30 is kind too late for all those guys. I have no idea who, but I think there will be two future All-Stars hidden in that range, whereas with #30, I feel dead inside. Maybe you get a rotational player, if you pick a senior. No interest at all in the international hype jobs like Suigo or Kayil.

There is very little that could happen with our #9 pick that could elate or appall me. I'm absolutely with you in that if the Mavs don't come away from the first round with a another pick in the 11-25 range, I'll be disappointed.