Mavericks Shopping No. 9 Pick — and They Want Multiple First-Rounders in Return

The Dallas Mavericks are sitting on a golden ticket at No. 9 in the 2026 NBA Draft, but they might not hold onto it much longer. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the team has fielded calls from multiple franchises looking to move up — and Dallas is more than willing to listen.

In his latest draft intel, Siegel reports that the Mavericks have signaled they are “very open to moving down” from the ninth spot, which is shaping up as a prime trade target inside the top 10. The team’s asking price remains unclear, but the organization is said to be intrigued by the idea of acquiring multiple first-round picks in this draft.

Why Moving Down Makes Sense

The Mavs already own the 30th overall pick at the end of the first round. Adding another selection — or two — could let them stockpile young talent on team-friendly contracts, a critical advantage under the NBA’s increasingly restrictive salary cap rules. For a franchise that has tried win-now deals in the past, pivoting to a more patient rebuild around Luka Dončić would mark a shift in philosophy.

“This is viewed as a prime trade spot inside the top 10 with less than a week before the NBA Draft,” Siegel wrote. “Multiple teams have been in conversations with the Mavericks about trading this pick, and Dallas has signaled that they are very open to moving down.”

The team has not confirmed any specific negotiations, and the draft board remains fluid. But the buzz suggests Dallas is treating No. 9 as a negotiable asset — not a cornerstone.

What It Means for the Draft Market

Teams picking behind Dallas — such as the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, or Chicago Bulls — could now explore trade-up scenarios that reshuffle the lottery order. The value of No. 9 may also increase if a top-tier prospect unexpectedly slides past the first few picks, creating a sudden bidding war.

For Mavericks fans, this is a reminder that draft night often rewards patience. One phone call could turn a single pick into a package that accelerates the team’s long-term ceiling. Details remain scarce, but the countdown to draft day just got a little more interesting.

More updates will follow as the June 25 deadline approaches.