Mavericks GM Nico Harrison discusses his draft night strategy

Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Dallas Mavericks enter the 2021 NBA Draft without a selection in either round. They owe their first-round pick to the New York Knicks as part of the blockbuster trade for Kristaps Porzingis in 2019. Dallas traded their second-round pick to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the deal for JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli in March. The Pelicans actually sent this pick to the Philadelphia 76ers for cash considerations earlier today.

With zero picks, it might not seem like there is much for new general manager Nico Harrison to do. On the contrary, he says he has to keep his phone constantly charged because of the amount of calls he’s fielding from other…