2026 NBA draft thread

[KillerLeft]

It's much easier to want the guy who can protect the rim, guard 1-5, and play 30 mpg if asked than the big, lumbering guy who can only stay on the court in certain situations.

It's a little hard to know how much smoke we're getting about tomorrow, but I do believe the Mavs are trying their best to acquire another first-round pick (or a better one than #30)

Agreed, only I think they're specifically trying to move UP from 30 to do it, not DOWN from 9. 

Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but that's what I believe. I mean, I'm sure they have prepared for dozens of scenarios that do any and all of that, which is great.

Also, even with TWO picks, I'm not sure I pull the "first round big" lever, personally. Maybe if Gafford is outgoing in a deal, which seems very possible. There's reporting out there that they're trying to use him that way. Even then...I STILL might think the backcourt holes outweigh the need to ensure Cisse is relegated to 3rd or 4th center. Truly, I might feel that strongly about it. But at least then it's debatable imo.