Dallas Mavericks Secure No.1 Draft Pick Cooper Flagg After Doncic Trade

The Dallas Mavericks have secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and are widely expected to select Duke freshman sensation Cooper Flagg, who has been the projected top pick for over a year. The Mavericks have shown strong loyalty to Flagg, notably choosing not to invite fellow top prospect Dylan Harper for a pre-draft workout to avoid sending mixed signals. Flagg recently met with key Mavericks officials and is set to join a team that hopes to contend again with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis at full strength. There is speculation the Mavericks may trade for Jrue Holiday to bolster their defensive lineup alongside Flagg and Davis. Despite comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki by Shaquille O'Neal, Flagg is viewed as a highly versatile and well-rounded player with a strong defensive presence. The Mavericks aim to start fresh after the controversial Luka Doncic trade and are focused on building a competitive future around Flagg.