06-13-2026, 05:05 PM
(06-13-2026, 04:48 PM)Winter Wrote: 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.
Different scenario and front office, but we traded up for Luka. If the front office identifies a guy, he becomes Coopers stud running mate, none of us will care about what we gave up to get them. It definitely is a huge risk, and I do believe there will be all star players drafted who aren’t in the 5-8 tier. I’m just gonna trust the front office to make the right move.