06-21-2008, 12:20 PM
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| Mavs searching for value in draft
The Mavs seems like they could be quite active trying to trade up. MAVERICKS: Searching for value in the Draft Quote:
The Mavericks are sitting with the 51st pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Don’t expect them to sit still. Though nothing is guaranteed, dealing into the first round is a very real option.
“I don’t think there’s any doubt that we’ll try,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “First-round picks, this time of year, everybody gets enamored with them.”
Pulling the trigger on a trade before the annual dispersal of new talent is unlikely, but all bets are off on June 26. The franchise is usually quite active once David Stern steps up to the podium to announce the No. 1 pick.
In eight drafts during Mark Cuban’s tenure, nine trades have been made involving draft picks. The team has held pat just three times (2001-02 and 2005) over that span.
The first Draft with Cuban added three 2000 first-round picks to the roster in Etan Thomas, Courtney Alexander and Donnell Harvey. The biggest night, in terms of star power, had to be the 2004 haul that landed Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse and Christian Laettner in exchange for Antawn Jamison and cash.
The Mavs can secure one of those precious top 30 picks through a trade or simply by buying one. Teams can sell picks for up to $3 million.
“You know Mark is going to be aggressive,” Carlisle added. “If we can increase our asset base and there’s an opportunity to do it, I’m sure he will consider it.”
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