Mavericks Draft Flagg; Raptors Add Murray-Boyles

In the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks selected Duke's Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick, with head coach Jason Kidd highlighting the team's strong environment for developing young talent like Flagg alongside veterans Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. Flagg, viewed as a franchise-altering prospect, joins a bolstered Mavericks frontcourt. The Toronto Raptors used the No. 9 pick to draft South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles, praised for his elite defensive skills and versatility. The Raptors remain intent on retaining center Jakob Poeltl, showing mutual interest in a contract extension and reiterating unwillingness to include him in trades for stars such as Kevin Durant. Poeltl, after a career-best offensive season, is considered a core part of Toronto's roster alongside Scottie Barnes, R.J. Barrett, and Brandon Ingram. Despite missing the playoffs, the Raptors are focusing on internal development and strategic roster upgrades.