The NBA is considering a dual-lottery proposal for the draft, expanding the lottery to 18 teams and giving the five worst teams flat odds for the top five picks. This complexity may confuse fans and could still incentivize tanking, though it offers Play In teams the chance to jump to higher picks. For the Mavericks, this change could be beneficial if they transition from a Play In team to a top-six playoff contender, though timing and pick control are significant factors. The outcome may ultimately serve another team instead of benefiting Dallas.
