Mock draft 3.0: The first post-lottery mock

With the NBA draft just 3 weeks away, it was finally time to do our first mock draft with the draft order fully set.

We sat down on Monday night and drafted all 30 spots, mixing some realistic (and unrealistic) trades to spice it up. Here’s the whole thing if you want to watch the shenanigans.

Without further ado, here is version 3.0 of the Mavericks Moneyball mock draft.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 22: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts after the game against the St. John’s Red Storm in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 22, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

While this pick would be shocking on draft night, I do not believe AJ Dybantsa is the locked-in first overall pick. Peterson would bring a dynamic skillset next to Trae Young, and could help to propel winning faster than Dybansta.

2. Utah Jazz – AJ Dybantsa (F, BYU)

No player is more of a dream fit than Dybantsa to the Jazz. There have been rumors about a potential trade-up to make this pairing happen, but here they are able to draft the sensational scorer 2nd overall.

No surprises here; Boozer is the most analytically dominant player in this draft, going to the moat analytically slanted team in the NBA.

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While we floated a possible trade scenario involving OKC, I heavily doubt the Grizzlies would trade this pick under any circumstances.

4. Chicago Bulls – Caleb Wilson (F, North Carolina)

The Bulls are one of the most rudderless teams in the league, but Caleb Wilson could change that. He immediately could become the compass that points this organization out of the darkness.

The first of the guard prospects leaves the board at 5, giving the Clippers a running-mate for Darius Garland.

6. Brooklyn Nets Mikel Brown Jr. (G, Louisville)

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 28: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Louisville Cardinals looks to pass the ball as Jestin Porter #1 of the Clemson Tigers defends him during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum on February 28, 2026 in Clemson, South Carolina….

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