While the Dallas Mavericks don’t have a pick in the 2023 NBA draft, the process of scouting the back-half of the draft to prioritize undrafted free agents, as well as buying or trading back into the draft for undervalued prospects, remains extremely important. The Mavericks went and got Jaden Hardy last year, and have developed a number of undrafted players over the years such as Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith. While these moves were shrewd, the Mavericks generally don’t prioritize the draft, and in the process miss out on the kind of young, athletic talent pipeline some of their rivals have.
2023 NBA Draft: NCAA Tournament prospects to be aware for the Mavericks
