Mavericks trade with 76ers to draft Ray Spalding with No. 56 pick

The Dallas Mavericks have acquired the No. 56 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft from the Philadelphia 76ers and selected Louisville power forward Ray Spalding.

After predominately coming off the bench his first two years, Spalding was thrust into a starter's role his junior season for 34 of his 38 appearances, finishing second on the roster in both points (12.3) and rejections (1.7) and first in rebounds (8.7).

Ray Spalding bio

Position: PF
School: Louisville
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-foot-10
Weight: 215 lbs
Wingspan: 7-foot-5
Max vertical: 32 inches

What the analysts are saying

• "Spalding’s athleticism and development potential could translate into an NBA role, but he’ll be pressed to stick long term." - Jake Fischer, Sports Illustrated
• "Spalding’s offense is a continued work in progress, and he isn’t the strongest or won’t wow anyone with explosiveness or vertical leaping ability. But he has good size, length, and can make an impact on the boards and defensively." - Tajh Jenkins, NBADraft.net