Dallas Mavericks · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #7 · (26-56)
Top Positional Needs:
- PG
- 3-and-D Wing
- PF
Round 1 Pick #7
Projection: Mikel Brown Jr. (PG, Louisville)
Why: 6.8% lottery odds. Oversized PG (6-5) with passing chops is a Luka-free backcourt answer after Luka's LAL trade.
Alternates: Darius Acuff Jr. (PG, ARK), Hannes Steinbach (PF, WASH)
Round 2 Pick #46
Projection: Johni Broome (PF, Auburn)
Why: Frontcourt depth.
Alternates: Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, Creighton), Alex Condon (C, Florida)