2026 NBA draft thread

[SleepingHero]

Philly gets incredibly lucky with Philon falling to 22.

But I have to imagine he's a little pissed. Not only for losing out multiple draft slots, but he has to play behind Maxey.

[loki]

Philon with Maxey? Wasn't expecting that.

[SleepingHero]

My Mavs-related thought aligning the various moves (and non-moves) we are seeing:

TRADE INCOMING?   PJW for Wallace-Joe

Fills a lot of needs on both teams.

It'd be a great trade for both teams.

But truthfully it'd really suck giving OKC PJ.

[dirkfansince1998]

Might as well grab Zuby or Jefferson at #30 and enter the golden age of vision 6'9. Just need to get the ball past half court.

[DanSchwartzgan]

My Mavs-related thought aligning the various moves (and non-moves) we are seeing:

TRADE INCOMING?   PJW for Wallace-Joe

Fills a lot of needs on both teams.

I might cry if that happened...with JOY

Interesting theory. I've read OKC had to move up to 16 to keep someone else from getting Stirtz, but he makes no sense from a needs standpoint. Could also be Topic outgoing.

[Jakeospikez]

Tinfoil hat, what if one of the stipulations for May to take the job was the Mavs had to draft Johnson

[Mavs2021]

Well now it looks more like my prediction that #30 is in the dead zone of this draft becomes true. 23 to 25 will get some guys and then it gets thinner.

[mvossman]

They also were missing their best player for the entire year.

And ran an archaic offense with Kidd.

I think Kyrie+ Flagg 2nd leap will help a lot offensively.

Too bad that won't be a factor by the time this team has any chance of contending.  Replacing Kyrie was already the biggest challenge of the team, but now they also have to find a number 3 on offense long term.

[Chicagojk]

Is Philon the McCain pick they got?

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Wonder if Philly is going to pay grimes?
What is his salary range?

[SleepingHero]

https://x.com/dallasmavs/status/2069610618169033051

This dude's attitude is really infectious.

[DanSchwartzgan]

ATL taking Zuby, so no Gafford trade there.

[SleepingHero]

Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto)
Sources: The Atlanta Hawks will select Zuby Ejiofor with the No. 23 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Hawks going with size.

Makes up for their pick at 8.

[mvossman]

My Mavs-related thought aligning the various moves (and non-moves) we are seeing:

TRADE INCOMING?   PJW for Wallace-Joe

Fills a lot of needs on both teams.

No chance.  Cason worth way more than PJ.

[Mavs2021]

Ejiofor to Hawks. That was one of Masai´s alleged guys. With the Gafford rumours always swirling around, I´d say there is still a chance.

[SleepingHero]

If Carr makes it to 30, which I highly doubt given Cavs or Brooklyn would probably be interested, that almost has to be a no brainer right?

Baylor dude. 6'5 combo guard with freakish athleticism?

[hakeemfaan]

Mavs were 27th in scoring (19th in defense), so I would not argue they scored a lot.  Burries is probably not a Robin, but they need a number 3 scorer long term and don't have that.  It will be a long road to get enough quality offense (players that have the defense to operate in a starting lineup).

I would throw a lot of last year out.  So many teams including the Mavs were trying to tank. I always felt their defense was weaker.  

I don't disagree that any team can use more quality scoring but if you think finding quality switchable defensive wings is any easier, than we just disagree.  In fact, I feel the latter is much more difficult to get.

[Mavs2021]

If Carr makes it to 30, which I highly doubt given Cavs or Brooklyn would probably be interested, that almost has to be a no brainer right?

Baylor dude. 6'5 combo guard with freakish athleticism?

Probably have to yeah. But I think Peat and Carr will go before 30 and then I´m not sure anymore. I probably like Thomas, but if we go for upside than it´s probably Baba.

[SleepingHero]

I'm starting to look around and wonder who can be had in the summer.

Do the Mavs target a former Masai guy in Norman Powell?

[Chicagojk]

Just spitballing names, mathurin is Canadian.  He went to Arizona (Schmitz) and wants a big payday.

The the clippers draft I wonder if their is a trading partner for Dallas is Dallas liked.  Supposedly the old regime did not like him. 

Not a point guard but a scorer.

[SleepingHero]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
Sources: New York is trading No. 24 to the Los Angeles Lakers for No. 25.