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.

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

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.

The Dallas Mavericks were expected to land the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but in a stunning turn of events, they ended up winning the lottery.

The Dallas Mavericks need to ignore potential trade ideas and select Duke star Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft.

They'll now select first on draft night, likely taking Cooper Flagg with the pick ... him for the foreseeable future. In terms of fit, the Mavericks will now have arguably the most versatile ...

During the prime of his career, Mavericks great Dirk Nowitzki often was unfairly compared to Larry Bird. Potentially, eventually, Flagg might be the much better Bird comp because of his two-way abilities; he’s more athletic than Bird and Nowitzki.