Dallas Mavericks · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #9 · (26-56)
Top Positional Needs:
- PG
- 3-and-D Wing
- PF
Round 1 Pick #9
Projection: Mikel Brown Jr. (PG, Louisville)
Why: At No. 9 Dallas finds its lead guard of the future — an oversized 6-5 PG with passing chops for the post-Luka backcourt.
Alternates: Nate Ament (SF, Tennessee), Brayden Burries (SG, Arizona)
Round 1 (extra) Pick #30 (from Oklahoma City)
Projection: Joshua Jefferson (SF, Iowa State)
Why: Dallas closes Round 1 with the Thunder's pick on a versatile two-way forward.
Alternates: Will Riley (SF, Illinois), Carter Bryant (SF, Arizona)
Round 2 Pick #46
Projection: Johni Broome (PF, Auburn)
Why: Frontcourt depth.
Alternates: Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, Creighton), Alex Condon (C, Florida)