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Mavericks Solidify No. 1 Draft Plan With Cooper Flagg Visit

Scheduling a private June 17 workout highlights the Mavericks’ shift toward rebuilding around a generational two-way forward.

Nico Harrison of the Dallas Mavericks watches warmups before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on April 10, 2022 in Dallas, Texas.
May 13, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Cooper Flagg (51) participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • The team will host Duke forward Cooper Flagg for a private workout in Dallas on June 17 ahead of the June 25 draft.
  • Dallas secured the draft lottery’s No. 1 pick despite just a 1.8% chance, marking one of the biggest jumps in NBA history.
  • General manager Nico Harrison and team governor Patrick Dumont have publicly affirmed their intention to use the top selection on Flagg.
  • Front-office sources report that the Mavericks have tested trade interest in the No. 1 pick but so far have not received an offer compelling enough to part with it.
  • Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in his standout freshman season at Duke and is touted as a potential future All-NBA talent.