Report: Mavericks might trade down in NBA Draft, have playoff aspirations next season

The Dallas Mavericks currently own the No. 5 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

But that could change.

"The Kings and Mavericks are open to moving down in the draft, according to multiple league front-office executives," said Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. "Dallas is trying to compete for the playoffs next season."

A few weeks ago, Sean Devveny of Sporting News reported that Boston might consider trading their No. 27 overall pick and one of their first-round picks in the 2019 NBA Draft to Dallas.

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge would also likely need to include a young talent such as forward Jaylen Brown or guard Terry Rozier in the deal.

The Celtics reportedly want to take Mohamed Bamba out of Texas with that No. 5 pick.

This story was originally published June 13, 2018 at 9:38 AM with the headline "Report: Mavericks might trade down in NBA Draft, have playoff aspirations next season."