NBA: Dallas Mavericks Draft Message "Stay Tuned"

by Rodney Fisher

Rick Carlisle talks 2013 NBA Draft. Photo credit Rodney Fisher

“We knew it was going to be an unpredictable night”, says Rick Carlisle in regards to the 2013 NBA Draft.

The Dallas Mavericks approached their first lottery pick in years in typical fashion. Trade down and keep cap room. Draft moves again signify the franchise’s goal to stick to their plan they started after winning their first NBA title, get a big free agent. With rumors of Dwight Howard not staying in LA and the weak draft prospects, the Mavs worked the phones.

2013 NBA Draft Lottery Order - Cavaliers Get First Pick - Dan Gilbert Reacts

2013 NBA Draft Lottery Order. Photo credit NBA 

The Cleveland Cavaliers get the 1st pick in the upcoming draft...again. They way the lottery works, only the first three picks are selected. The rest of the picks follow in order by worst to best regular season record.

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert said via twitter: "On plane back from NYC. Did that just happen? Again! @Cavs will be force in east for years to come. Happy for best fans in world: Cavs fans!"

Here is the official order:

2013 NBA Draft Combine: Live Coverage and Participants

Full Coverage of the 2013 NBA Combine. Photo Credit HOOPSWORLD.com

RFSN is proud to announce that we will be in Chicago May 16-17 for the 2013 NBA Draft Combine. Stay tuned as will be broadcasting LIVE and bringing you interviews from the some of the top picks in the upcoming draft.

List of 2013 Participants: