Only 26&31 remain! Stein: For Doncic, the Mavericks had given away four first-rounders in the past six years.

Today, Substack reporter Marc Stein wrote an article talking about the future of the Mavericks.

"The Mavericks' start in the Western Conference (3-7) is worrisome, and they may soon have to prioritize issues related to draft picks. That's because the 2026 NBA Draft is the only time Dallas has control over its first-round pick before 2031."

"In order to build a competitive team around Doncic, the Mavericks have given up first-round picks in 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 through trades in exchange for Irving, P.J. Washington and Gafford. However, shockingly, Dara Harrison suddenly and without warning traded away the face of the team who was regarded as Nowitzki's successor. "

" Although the Mavericks will receive an unprotected first-round pick from the Lakers in 2029, Harrison failed to obtain the Lakers' other two most valuable assets in the transaction. Produced: Austin Reeves or a 2031 first-round pick. Therefore, it could be argued that moving one of the most attractive trade candidates, such as Gafford, for a future asset as soon as possible is a strategy worth seriously considering in order to get another good run in the next draft," Stein wrote.

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