NBA Draft 2020: When do the Dallas Mavericks pick?

NBA Draft 2020: When do the Dallas Mavericks pick?

NBA Draft 2020 has finally arrived after a five-month delay caused by the global pandemic. Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and the other prospects have waited years to hear their names called on draft night, but the novel coronavirus threw a wrench into the proceedings. It will be a virtual draft with players joining from their homes. Fans won’t see anybody taking the stage on Wednesday night, but there will still be plenty of excitement.

The Dallas Mavericks figure to be key players on draft night. They want to jump into title contention next season, and the fastest way could be trading their picks for veterans that can help them win now. Fans have heard multiple rumors including the Mavs interest in Lou Williams in recent days.

Dallas has two selections in NBA Draft 2020 heading into the event. Let us take a look at when they pick and a few potential targets that could interest them.

NBA Draft 2020: When do the Dallas Mavericks select?

The Mavs currently holds picks 18 and 31 overall in this year’s draft. Their first-rounder has extra importance in 2020. It figures to be the highest pick Dallas has for a long-time. The Mavericks traded their 2021 first round to New York unprotected in the Kristaps Porzingis deal. They hold their top selection in 2022, but Luka Doncic figures to have the organization in title contention meaning it will be a late first-round pick.

There is a long list of prospects that the Mavericks could be targeting with their picks. Names of interest include Saddiq Bey, Desmond Bane, Josh Green, Robert Woodard III, Aleksej Pokusevski, and others. The Mavs could get two quality talents if they keep their selections, but they will take time to develop. Dallas may not want to wait with the MVP favorite on the roster.

NBA Draft 2020 promises to be one of the most exciting nights on the league’s calendar, so please tune in and enjoy the show. Do not forget to check back to The Smoking Cuban for all the opinions and analysis on the Dallas Mavericks moves after the draft is over.