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Mavericks to Host Cooper Flagg on June 17 Before Selecting Him No. 1

The decision ends trade speculation after Dallas beat 1.8 percent odds to land the top pick.

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 Mavericks confirmed they will select Duke freshman Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the June 25 NBA Draft and will not trade that selection.
  • Dallas has scheduled a private workout for Flagg on June 17, and he is not planning any additional visits before draft night.
  • Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists during his freshman season at Duke, winning nearly every major national player of the year award and leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four.
  • Dallas secured the top pick despite a 1.8 percent lottery chance, a turnaround that has energized the Mavericks while drawing skepticism from fans still reeling from the Luka Doncic trade.
  • The Mavericks are in pivotal negotiations with All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who holds a $43.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season.