2026 NBA draft thread

[Mavs2021]

We swap Gafford + #30 for Risacher + #23. Then trade Gafford again to the Lakers for #25. They never know. Silver only announces the first trade after the 30th pick. We broke the system.

[Scott41theMavs]

Damn.

I loved Hannes interview. Going to be trying to get him on the Mavs for years to come now.

Masai wanted to draft him, but he was afraid of KL's reaction.

[Mavs2021]

Me too, and probably Masai did too.
But OKC probably called our bluff, they knew Mara wasn't our guy, and neither Bucks or GSW were going for him.

Yup nobody blinked. Every team got who they wanted.

[SleepingHero]

Wow CHI reaches for Swain

[Mavs2021]

Good. That´s the first reach that should help our guard chase.

[OBX Maverick]

Me too, and probably Masai did too.
But OKC probably called our bluff, they knew Mara wasn't our guy, and neither Bucks or GSW were going for him.

I agree. Yeah it takes two to tango. No need to throw away #17

[cow]

We swap Gafford + #30 for Risacher + #23. Then trade Gafford again to the Lakers for #25. They never know. Silver only announces the first trade after the 30th pick.  We broke the system.

We could always trade Lively to the Lakers.

[mvossman]

Me too, and probably Masai did too.
But OKC probably called our bluff, they knew Mara wasn't our guy, and neither Bucks or GSW were going for him.

I get it.  But this just cements how long a road its going to be for this team to think about contending.  It will be past Kyrie timeline.  On one hand it makes more sense to trade kyrie to build long term, but on the other the offense will be disaster without him.  I hope there is a lot more to come.

[Mavs2021]

Damn.

I loved Hannes interview. Going to be trying to get him on the Mavs for years to come now.

Farmers boy that grew up in Wurzburg. Guy is basically the son of Larry Bird and Dirk Nowitzki. Genuinely think he has a chance to be special. I´m bummed we could not get him, too. Frontcourt overload be damned.

[KillerLeft]

Wow CHI reaches for Swain

I don't think this is that big of a reach, either. I like Swain a lot, and this is a decent range for him. 

Interestingly, I believe Flemings is the only pick that's been made so far where size wasn't a prioritized criteria.

[cow]

https://x.com/Dynatyze/status/2069586781712912743

Morez Johnson Jr and Dusty May reunite in Dallas. Morez is extremely well rounded…

- Elite, versatile defender (98th % DDPM)
- Insane shooting efficiency
- 6'9 + 8'11 standing reach
- Playmaking upside
- Power + footwork
- Freak athlete

[SleepingHero]

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
Sources: Memphis is trading No. 16 pick Bennett Stirtz to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks.

[Dirknows]

Stirtz to Grizz…go get Philon Masai.

[KillerLeft]

Ooof...Stritz off the board to MEM. Here comes the 2nd run on PGs...if Dallas wants one, they'll need to make a move soon.

[SleepingHero]

@BrettSiegelNBA
Multiple teams had been trying to move up inside the top 12 to grab Johnson, and now he adds immediate energy and depth for Dusty May's new squad alongside Cooper Flagg.

Never doubt Mike Schmitz and Masai Ujiri!

[Moviemavguy]

Philon falling...come on Mavs! Move up!

[SleepingHero]

Ooof...Stritz off the board to MEM. Here comes the 2nd run on PGs...if Dallas wants one, they'll need to make a move soon.

Think again!

Stritz is headed to OKC.

[KillerLeft]

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
Sources: Memphis is trading No. 16 pick Bennett Stirtz to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks.

Or to OKC, rather.

[Dirknows]

OKC is gonna bring 3 rookies?

[omahen]

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
Sources: Memphis is trading No. 16 pick Bennett Stirtz to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks.

That seems awfully low price for #16. Is #17 involved too perhaps? What will OKC do with all the picks?