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Mavericks prepare for NBA Draft party in Dallas with 9th overall pick
By Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 17, 2026
· 2 min read
The Dallas Mavericks have 3 picks in next week’s NBA Draft. Round one is Tuesday night, June 23; the Mavs have picks 9 and 30, as well as pick 48 in round two, on Wednesday.
Fans and the front office know the focus is building around Cooper Flagg, the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year.
The Mavs h...
Key takeaway Fans and the front office know the focus is building around Cooper Flagg, the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The Mavericks' draft party in Dallas will draw local fans eager to see how the team builds around Cooper Flagg, and the event's location near the American Airlines Center and the team's training center underscores the team's connection to the community. With a new general manager and team president at the helm, and a head coach search underway, the draft is a crucial step in shaping the team's future. The presence of Rolando Blackman, a former number 9 overall pick, at the draft party serves as a reminder of the team's history of finding success with mid-round picks. As the team weighs its options with the 9th overall pick, fans will be watching closely to see if they can replicate the success of past draft-day trades that brought in players like Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic. The free draft watch party at The Echo Lounge offers a unique opportunity for fans to engage with the team and its broadcast personalities.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Dallas Mavericks have 3 picks in next week’s NBA Draft. Round one is Tuesday night, June 23; the Mavs have picks 9 and 30, as well as pick 48 in round two, on Wednesday.
Fans and the front office know the focus is building around Cooper Flagg, the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year.
The Mavs h...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 17, 2026 by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local and curated for Southlake News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local. To learn more about how Southlake News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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