3 things to know before the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces the first overall pick during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images The day that many Dallas Mavericks fans have waited for has finally arrived. The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will take place Tuesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and the Mavs will presumably get the chance to continue building around Cooper Flagg. This is the last draft