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.