BREAKING🚨

To avoid tanking, the NBA is proposing an idea that the team that gets the first overall pick would be forced to hire Nico Harrison as their new GM pic.twitter.com/q1oXdI0F3m

— Bet105 (@bet_105) February 20, 2026

Not Mavs but NBA notable

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I still miss this guy. such a great perspective. Could you imagine him and Cooper together?

He’s absolutely correct. You acquire a true sense of perspective. https://t.co/MMUGRfzsmv

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) March 13, 2026

Kyrie Irving
was indeed spotted at the Dallas Mavericks' practice facility today, March 20, 2026, working out with assistant coach
Phil Handy
. This workout is a significant milestone in his recovery from a torn left ACL sustained on March 3, 2025.

While these practice sessions show positive momentum, the Mavericks officially announced on February 18, 2026, that Irving will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season. The decision was made to ensure he is fully recovered for the 2026-27 season.


Recovery and Current Status

• Progress on Court: Recent footage shows Irving putting in work with Phil Handy, practicing ball-handling and shooting drills.
• Official Timeline: The team has ruled him out for the current season to prioritize a "1,000% ready" return for a championship pursuit next year.
• Off-Court Role: Despite not playing, Irving has been serving as a veteran mentor for rookie Cooper Flagg during a challenging season for the Mavericks.
• Career Context: This marks the first time in Irving's 15-year career that he has missed an entire NBA season

Maybe we didnt do so bad in the Luka trade after all? Grade 2 hamstring issues tend to hang around.

After consultation with Lakers doctors and his own medical team, Luka Doncic will seek specialized medical treatment in Europe on his Grade 2 left hamstring in an attempt to expedite his return to play, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells me and @mcten. pic.twitter.com/qutILIxzMK

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 6, 2026

Cooper Flagg with 51 pts at age 19

Right now Dallas holds the 7, 30 and 47 picks in the NBA draft

The 2026 NBA Draft is headlined by an elite trio of prospects: wing AJ Dybantsa (BYU), guard Darryn Peterson (Kansas), and forward Cameron Boozer (Duke), widely considered top contenders for the #1 pick. Other top prospects include versatile forward Caleb Wilson (UNC) and explosive guard Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas), anchoring a deep class.

Top 2026 NBA Prospects (Post-March Madness 2026)

• AJ Dybantsa (SF, BYU): A premier wing scorer and considered by many the consensus top prospect.
• Darryn Peterson (PG/SG, Kansas): A polished guard with elite offensive skills, despite questions regarding injury management.
• Cameron Boozer
  (PF, Duke):
  A highly productive, efficient, and skilled forward who often produces high-level double-doubles.
• Caleb Wilson (PF, UNC): A versatile forward with high-level physical tools and defensive potential.
• Darius Acuff Jr. (PG, Arkansas): A dominant, high-scoring point guard with excellent playmaking ability.
• Kingston Flemings (PG, Houston): A fast, tenacious point guard known for finishing at the rim and passing.
• Mikel Brown Jr. (PG, Louisville): A top-tier shooter and playmaker.
• Nate Ament (PF, Tennessee): A versatile 6-10 forward with modern, floor-spacing skills.
• Keaton Wagler (PG/SG, Illinois): A rising combo guard with high-level efficiency.
• Ebuka Okorie (SG, Stanford): A high-scoring freshman guard who gained major attention late in the season.

Dallas has a 7'5" Center in their reserve system. This is our only possibility to take on Spurs Wenbenyama

Jamarion Sharp is a 7'5" (2.26m) center who signed with the Dallas Mavericks, primarily playing for their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. Known as an elite shot-blocker, the former Western Kentucky/Ole Miss standout averaged 3.2 blocks per game in the G League during the 2024-25 season and joined the Mavs on an Exhibit 10 deal for 2025-26.

Key Details on Jamarion Sharp:

• Height/Build: 7-foot-5, 235 lbs, making him one of the tallest players in basketball.
• Role:
  Elite rim protector and shot-blocker.
• 2024-25 G League Stats: Averaged 5.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks for the Texas Legends.
• Career Accolades: Two-time NCAA leading shot blocker and two-time C-USA Defensive Player of the Year.
• Status: Signed an Exhibit 10 contract

NBADraft.com projects this guy will be our pick. This guy is a combo PG/SG. PG is a definite need

Dallas Mavericks Keaton Wagler
6'6", 185, PG/SG, Illinois, Fr.

202526 Stats: 37 GP, 17.9 PPG, 44.5 FG%, 39.7 3P%, 79.6 FT%, 5.1 RPG, 4.2 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.8 TO

Wagler was one of the biggest surprises in college basketball this season, rising from a lightly regarded recruit to one of the most productive and intriguing freshmen in the country. He guided Illinois to a Final Four run and consistently delivered in high-leverage moments, highlighted by a 46-point explosion against Purdue that showcased his deep range and shot-making versatility. Despite a narrow frame, he played with advanced poise, confidence, and a scorer's instinct well beyond his years, controlling pace and creating offense with craft and feel. His reported 7-foot wingspan showed up in his ability to create separation, rise into pull-ups, and generate clean looks off the dribble.

His appeal lies in his blend of elite shooting, feel, and decision-making. Wagler knocked down 2.45.9 threes per game (39.7%), combining high volume with strong efficiency while rarely forcing action. He operated comfortably as both a scorer and facilitator, consistently making the right reads and impacting the game even when defenses keyed on him. While he will need to continue adding strength to handle physicality and improve his ability to create separation against top-tier athletes, the offensive foundation and IQ are clear. In a typical draft, he could push into the top-five conversation, and he remains firmly in that range here, with the upside to challenge Darius Acuff as one of the top guards off the board.