The Dallas Mavericks came into the 2024 NBA Draft without any first-round selections amid talks of potential trades. They opted to remain inactive throughout the first round on Wednesday evening. They currently possess the 58th overall pick, the final selection of the draft, following the removal of picks from several teams due to tampering violations.
In an effort to increase viewership for the NBA Draft, the league decided to split the event into two separate days. Consequently, the second round is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, beginning at 3 p.m. CST. Stay tuned to MavericksGameday.com for an article exploring potential choices for the Mavericks at the 58th pick.
While there was little anticipation that the Mavericks would trade into the first round, there were talks of potential moves involving Tim Hardaway Jr. or pursuing Portland’s Jerami Grant or Brooklyn’s Cameron Johnson. Portland has already made significant moves, such as acquiring Deni Avdija from Washington, and could be looking to make further transactions soon. The likelihood of a Hardaway trade could increase on Thursday if they bundle the 58th overall pick with his contract, possibly targeting Detroit’s 53rd overall pick.
Nico Harrison, the Dallas Mavericks’ General Manager, has demonstrated a willingness to engage in draft-day trades during his tenure. Last year, he orchestrated multiple moves to secure Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper, and in his first draft, he traded down to acquire Jaden Hardy. Finding a impactful player with the final pick of the draft on Thursday seems unlikely, but using it to shed salary could still be beneficial in what is perceived as a relatively weak draft class.
