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Mavericks Commit to Selecting Cooper Flagg No. 1, Reject Trade Offers

Nico Harrison has ruled out trading the pick to prioritize building around the Duke freshman’s rookie contract.

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Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles up court during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 4, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina.
Could Cooper Flagg to the Phoenix Suns be an option? One site included Phoenix as a potential trade partner with the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Overview

  • Dallas defied its 1.8 percent lottery odds on May 12 to clinch the No. 1 overall pick for only the second time in franchise history.
  • The Mavericks will use their top selection on Duke’s Cooper Flagg at the June 25 NBA Draft, officially dubbing the date “Flagg Day” in Dallas.
  • ESPN insiders have sketched blockbuster, multi-team proposals—some involving Donovan Mitchell—but Harrison says the club won’t entertain swapping the pick.
  • Jay Bilas called theories of lottery manipulation “laughable,” emphasizing the independent processes and oversight that govern the NBA Draft lottery.
  • Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists as a freshman and has drawn All-Star projections and praise from Paul George.