Draft

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 10: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils handles the ball against Kene Chukwuka #15 of the Pittsburgh Panthers at Petersen Events Center on January 10, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Scouting Marvin Bagley and His Fit in Dallas

Top 10 NBA Rookie Rankings, Part 3

Dallas Mavericks: Have the Golden State Warriors Ruined Fanbases?

Could Trae Young and Dennis Smith Jr. Coexist in Dallas?

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Luka Doncic,

Scouting European Sensation Luka Doncic’s Fit With Dallas

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 18: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball against Thon Maker #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at American Airlines Center on November 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks Get Big Win Over Milwaukee Bucks

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 1: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Sacramento Kings on November 1, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ranking the NBA Rookies After the First Month

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 11: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks and Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers look on during the game on Novemeber 11, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: LeBron James Recognizes Talent When He Sees It

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 23: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on October 23, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks Should be Thrilled With Start to Season

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: Malik Monko, DeAaron Fox and Dennis Smith Jr. of the Sacramento Kings behind the scenes during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

Would Mavericks Fans Be This Hyped for Malik Monk?

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 7: Michael Porter Jr.

Is Michael Porter Jr. Worth the Tank?

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Babineau/Getty Images)

The Pros and Cons to Having a Rookie Starting Point Guard

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Dennis Smith Jr.

Dallas Mavericks: Dennis Smith Jr. is Beyond Anything We’ve Ever Seen

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Babineau/Getty Images)

Dennis Smith Jr. Voted ROY in NBA’s Rookie Survey

DALLAX, TX - JUNE 23: Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks introduces their 2017 draft pick Dennis Smith Jr. during at a press conference on June 23, 2017 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Glen James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: What Will Make 2017-18 A Successful Season?

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Dennis Smith Jr.

Dallas Mavericks: Let’s Say Thanks to the New York Knicks

Dallas Mavericks Dennis Smith Jr. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mavs Kick Off Vegas Summer League Play Against Bulls

Jan 23, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Mark Gottfried talks with guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) on the sidelines in the first half of their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports

Dennis Smith Jr. “More Explosive” Since ACL Tear

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dennis Smith, Jr. (NC State) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number nine overall pick to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Mavericks: Enter the Future of newest Maverick Dennis Smith Jr

Feb 18, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) catches a pass in front of Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Rex Pflueger (0) during the first half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Post NBA Draft Analysis: Is This The Beginning Of Something New For Dallas’ Front Office?

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dennis Smith, Jr. (NC State) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number nine overall pick to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Mavericks: Dennis Smith Jr. is a Game Changer

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dennis Smith, Jr. (NC State) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number nine overall pick to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Dennis Smith Jr. Compares Game to Derrick Rose

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dennis Smith, Jr. (NC State) is interviewed after being introduced as the number nine overall pick to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Mavericks Got Their Guy in Dennis Smith Jr.

Mar 7, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) drives against Clemson Tigers guard Marcquise Reed (2) during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

With the 9th Pick, the Dallas Mavericks Select Dennis Smith Jr.

Mar 30, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells to his team during the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Cuban Thinks Draft Has “11-12 Good Players”

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) passes UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. UCLA won 107-66. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft Preview: A Last Minute Mock Draft Roundtable

Oct 1, 2016; Bossier City, LA, USA; Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at CenturyLink Center. New Orleans won 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Mavericks Options on Day of Draft

March 18, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) moves the ball against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Why Lauri Markkanen Could Replace Dirk in Dallas