Caleb Wilson continues to show why he is a prospect to be a top pick in the next NBA Draft, but what teams may have him on their radar? NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas sees one team pairing him with another young superstar, and them being the core that turns things around for them.
Will Caleb Wilson Move To Dallas For Pro-Action?
On his YouTube Show “Gil’s Arena”, Arenas spoke about how the Mavericks could be a nice fit for Caleb Wilson. He said, “Knowing the way the basketball Gods work, you going to get a top-3 pick. Worst-case scenario, you going to get the 4th pick. Most likely you are going to get Caleb [Wilson] from UNC, so you are going to have a nice young group.”
He was also asked about keeping Kyrie Irving rostered with Flagg for this year and beyond, and he called that idea “stupid,” saying the Mavericks should trade Irving, get as much money off the books as they can, and commit to a full rebuild. Irving will miss the entire 2025-26 season, the first full season he has missed in his career.
Gilbert Arenas on Mavs: “Knowing the way the basketball Gods work, you going to get a top-3 pick. Worst-case scenario, you going to get the 4th pick. Most likely you are going to get Caleb [Wilson] from UNC, so you are going to have a nice young group.” pic.twitter.com/kETW4o5Cj7
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The Dallas Mavericks have lost nine straight games, bringing their record to 19-35, and they are now seven games out of a spot in the play-in.
The tough part about considering a rebuild is that they have the seventh-worst record in the league as of today, and are no guarantee to get a top-four pick, regardless of what Arenas said.
How Would Wilson Fit in Dallas?
With the trade of Anthony Davis to Washington, the power forward position has just PJ Washington rostered for next season, and given that they traded Luka Doncic to get Davis in-house, it is safe to say they don’t view him as a foundational piece for the future.
Cooper Flagg and his immense potential make Dallas an extremely attractive destination for any player looking to play alongside him and build a real contender over time.
They will have alot of cap space if they try to do something in the offseason, but it would make much more sense to spend that money on the guard rotation as opposed to on bigs if Caleb Wilson (or even Cameron Boozer) is available on draft night.
