Nothing is going right for the Dallas Mavericks this season, and that's prompted fans to call for the team to tank for their first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. They won't fully control another first-round pick until 2031, which is putting a lot of pressure on the Mavs' front office next summer.
This also means there's a lot riding on how the Mavericks will treat this season. If they tank now, they can be assured a decent draft pick. At this rate, the Mavericks can be a play-in team at best. Realistically, they aren't going anywhere this season.