Shock gradually subsided Tuesday, replaced by realization. It actually happened. Dallas has the first pick of the June 25 NBA draft. Lord willing, Cooper Flagg will become a Maverick in six weeks. Among many upsides to owning the first pick of a draft with a consensus best player is the ability to speak and plan with virtual absolutes.

Every so often, the unpredictable happens in sports, and that's exactly what unfolded for the Mavericks during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. With a slim 1.8% chance to snag the top pick, Dallas came out of nowhere to pull off an unprecedented miracle.

When the Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on Monday night, it locked in more than just a franchise-altering moment—it ensured former Duke star Cooper Flagg would become the No.

What would a Mavericks lineup look like with Flagg in the mix? The Dallas Morning News staff writer Brad Townsend projects what the grouping might be next season after Irving returns from his ACL tear: *P.J. Washington can back up both forward spots and Flagg on occasion can play guard or point-forward.

Projected No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg took center stage at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week, giving scouts and executives another look at his athleticism as he prepar

While most are excited about the Mavs getting a chance to draft Cooper Flagg first overall, Greg Anthony thinks that adding the Duke phenom could bring some issues for the Mavs, likening their situation to the Golden State Warriors drafting James Wiseman in 2020.