The Mavs front office is great at building a loyal culture around their talents. Dirk Nowitzki notched the hardest Larry O'Brien Trophy in NBA history and retired there. Luka Doncic loved being with the squad until he was unfortunately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers by Nico Harrison.

With the Golden State Warriors now stuck in an awkward in-between phase, an aging roster dominated by veterans and no clear young players who look capable of becoming a long-term franchise cornerstone, many believe the franchise's decline began the moment ...

From Anthony Edwards to Cole Anthony, several top draft prospects explain what it means to be on the cusp of starting their NBA careers.

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But when this season comes to an end, OKC will also be active in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Thunder could have up to three first-round picks in a class that's headlined by prospects such as Kansas' Darryn Peterson, BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Duke's Cameron Boozer.