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.

In one of the biggest surprises in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft despite having just a 1.8% chance of doing so. The stars aligning perfectly for the Mavericks comes after general manager Nico Harrison unexpectedly traded five-time All-NBA guard and beloved superstar,

The Dallas Mavericks having a 1.8-percent chance to win the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft doesn’t even begin to explain how inexplicable it is that they’ll likely select Cooper Flagg as their next piece of the puzzle.