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Latest 2026 Mock Draft predicts Mavericks land back-to-back No. 1 picks, pair Cooper Flagg with 6'9" 25.5 PPG March Madness hero
TL;DR
The Dallas Mavericks are predicted to secure back-to-back No. 1 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Cooper Flagg and BYU's AJ Dybantsa. This could significantly reshape their roster and enhance their competitiveness in the Western Conference.
Key points
- Dallas Mavericks finished the season with a 26-56 record
- Predicted to secure back-to-back No. 1 picks in the 2026 Draft
- Expected to draft Cooper Flagg and AJ Dybantsa
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Latest 2026 Mock Draft predicts Mavericks land back-to-back No. 1 picks, pair Cooper Flagg with 6'9" 25.5 PPG March Madness hero originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Dallas Mavericks finished another tanking season, parting ways with Anthony Davis, and ending with a record of 26-56. With that, theyâll have a top pick in the draft, giving them someone they can pair with their young star, Cooper Flagg.
In Zach Buckley of Bleacher Reportâs latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft, the Mavericks once again defy the odds, and land the No. 1 overall pick. They then use that pick to draft BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
âA second consecutive No. 1 pick for the Mavericks? Let the conspiracy theories fly, folks. Seriously, though, how incredible would this be for the franchise? Look, that Luka DonÄiÄ will always be remembered as a disaster, but Cooper Flagg has already shown cornerstone potential, and Dybantsa has all of the qualities needed to do the sameâŠBetween Flagg's versatility and Dybantsa's forever coveted archetype, Dallas could rebuild this roster however it wants. Or maybe the Mavs mess around and become a force in the Western Conference already next season if Dybantsa hits the ground sprinting and shows no ill effects from the ACL tear he suffered in March 2025,â Buckley wrote.
Q&A
How did the Dallas Mavericks end up with back-to-back No. 1 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Mavericks finished the season with a 26-56 record, allowing them to secure top picks in the upcoming draft.
Who are the players the Mavericks are expected to draft in 2026?
The Mavericks are predicted to draft Cooper Flagg and BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with their No. 1 picks.
What impact could Cooper Flagg and AJ Dybantsa have on the Mavericks' roster?
Both players are viewed as potential cornerstones, which could help the Mavericks rebuild and become a competitive force in the Western Conference.
