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The Dallas Mavericks landing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Lottery back in May gave fans plenty of reason to celebrate tonight’s 2025 NBA Draft watch party at American Airlines Center — but not everyone was ready to move on. Despite the upbeat atmosphere, chants of “Fire Nico” echoed throughout the arena, signaling that […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is off and running. To no one’s surprise, Duke’s Cooper Flagg was drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Normally, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver attempts to play up the drama. But there wasn’t a need for that on Wednesday night. The entire world knew that Flagg was going No. 1. Shortly […]

Cooper Flagg expectedly went No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. But he won’t wear No. 1 with the Dallas Mavericks. Guard Jaden Hardy bears dibs on that number. So what will be the jersey number the Duke basketball star will wear? Especially now that Flagg is officially in Dallas? NBA correspondent Marc Stein revealed […]

To nobody’s surprise, the Dallas Mavericks got their newest star when they selected Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. While the decision had been widely expected for months since the Mavs improbably won the top pick at the NBA Draft Lottery, it was still heartwarming to […]

With the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks selected Duke star Cooper Flagg, to nobody’s surprise. Flagg has been projected as the No. 1 overall pick for quite some time regardless of who ultimately landed the top overall spot. But with teams obviously unable to speak about the pick prior […]

DALLAS, TX — While Cooper Flagg was being selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft in New York, Paige Bueckers was attending the Mavs’ draft party at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Bueckers took some time for media availability during the draft party and shared her thoughts on the city of […]

The NBA Draft kicked off on Wednesday night with Adam Silver getting an earful from a fan. As the NBA commissioner walked up to the podium to announce the Dallas Mavericks’ pick, one fan called him out. Cameras caught the fan saying that the NBA Draft lottery was rigged in favor of Nico Harrison and […]

Cooper Flagg is soaking in being the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks. The standout talent from Duke is entering the pros with tremendous expectations.  As he takes it all in, Flagg takes time out to answer questions about who he is and what he’s all about. During the NBA Draft festivities on Wednesday […]

The Dallas Mavericks have drafted Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s a new era for the franchise, as the front office dealt Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers just to luck out and land the top-ranked prospect. However, leading up to the draft, general manager Nico […]

The Dallas Mavericks officially selected Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Flagg was expected to be the No. 1 overall pick, as he features the ceiling of a superstar. However, what should fans expect for his career in Dallas? Flagg played well during his one season at Duke. His NBA future is […]

The Dallas Mavericks have officially selected former Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg was immediately linked to the Mavericks after Dallas won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. The 18-year-old enjoyed an outstanding freshman season at Duke and ultimately declared for the draft as a […]

It is officially time for the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg is going to be the first pick for the Dallas Mavericks and Dylan Harper will be going second, but what happens after that is a major unknown. We finally have the answers to all of the draft questions in live time with the NBA […]

The 2025 NBA Draft kicks off at 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, and Cooper Flagg is highly expected to be the first pick overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Leading up to the big night, the 6-foot-9 forward revealed the one word he uses to describe his play style. In a sit-down interview with basketball reporter […]

The Dallas Mavericks own the No. 1 pick overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, and expectations are that Cooper Flagg will be the selection. Leading up to the moment of the draft kicking off, Flagg received a special honor in his home state of Maine. Reports indicate that the Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has […]

It is finally time for the 2025 NBA Draft. This year’s pre-draft period has been like none other, as the unpredictability that awaits after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are off the board will change the trajectory of the NBA for years to come. If there is anything known, it’s that plenty of trades are […]

People have used countless adjectives to describe 18-year-old phenom Cooper Flagg, the man who will officially be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. ESPN continues to pour out heaping piles of praise ahead of the festivities, marveling at his immense potential and incredibly versatile skill set. Analyst Kendrick […]

Duke basketball product Cooper Flagg is a virtual lock to be selected first overall in the 2025 NBA draft that begins on Wednesday. The Dallas Mavericks own the rights to the top pick, and so are expected to be Flagg’s landing spot. But before Flagg could hear his name announced on the stage at Barclays […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are hosting the Atlanta Dream in Arlington on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2025 NBA Draft in New York. As fans know, the Wings selected Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Unless the Mavs shock the NBA […]

It has been a whirlwind of a past few months for the Dallas Mavericks. They made one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move sent shockwaves throughout the league, but their fortunes immediately changed once again after they shocked the world and won the […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to be a crazy night. Already, we are seeing the fallout of two massive trades around the league that will directly impact the draft and how certain teams operate, especially those with multiple first-round picks. Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets and Jrue Holiday was traded to […]

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer is excited about the possibility of Cooper Flagg playing for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks have the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Flagg is likely getting selected. “To me, it’s a dream spot,” Scheyer said of the Mavericks, per ESPN. “I really feel that way.” Flagg […]

With Cooper Flagg likely going to the Dallas Mavericks with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, with the first round starting on Wednesday, the latest report details how the people around the prospect feel about the organization. As the Mavericks are already planning on building around Flagg, there’s no doubt that the franchise […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg is ready to hear his name called in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Flagg is considered the top pick in the draft, by nearly every analyst and scout. Ahead of the draft, Flagg is talking about some of his must-watch players in the NBA. Flagg says he loves to […]

With the Dallas Mavericks likely taking Cooper Flagg with the team’s first overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the franchise has plans to further add around him and help him develop. As rumors will surround the Mavericks in deciding who can be the player they want, the latest reporting suggests that Chris Paul could […]

With former Duke men’s basketball player Cooper Flagg a virtual lock to go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft, the storied Blue Devils program is about to add to its illustrious history. Once it’s made official on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, Flagg will become the fifth No. 1 pick […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have a chance to make history during this season’s NBA draft, and their first overall pick will be at the forefront of this possibility. A recent ESPN draft breakdown provided insight into the matter. “Assuming they make the pick, the Mavericks will become the fourth team in the modern draft era […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been crowned NBA champions for the first time, and Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Now, the league turns their attention to the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday, as the level of uncertainty surrounding who will end up where after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are […]

Duke basketball made a confident social media post about Cooper Flagg ahead of the NBA Draft. The Blue Devils are coming off a stellar third season under head coach Jon Scheyer. The past year’s team finished with a record of 35-4, winning the ACC regular season and conference tournament championships en route to a No. […]

Jay Bilas has witnessed the evolution of Duke basketball from both the court and the commentary booth. So when he praises someone as the best freshman to ever wear a Blue Devils jersey, it means something, per AwfulAnnouncing. On the Awful Announcing Podcast, Bilas didn’t hesitate to shower Cooper Flagg with the kind of praise […]

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to select Cooper Flagg first overall in the upcoming NBA Draft. Barring a surprising last-second trade, Flagg will likely end up in Dallas to begin his NBA career. Despite talks of what the future may hold in Dallas, Flagg is staying focused on the present moment, something he explained in […]

As the 2025 NBA Draft nears, the Dallas Mavericks’ attraction to Cooper Flagg only continues to grow. If the team’s direction with the No. 1 overall pick was not already set in stone, Flagg’s pre-draft workout sealed the deal. Roughly one week ahead of the draft, the Mavericks flew Flagg out to Dallas for an […]

With the NBA Draft approaching, it looks like the Dallas Mavericks are seriously honing in on Cooper Flagg, who has been the consensus No. 1 pick for some time. Ever since the Mavericks won the lottery, all signs have not just pointed to the Mavericks keeping the pick, but also drafting Flagg. That became more […]

We are just about one week away from the 2025 NBA Draft, where the Dallas Mavericks will begin by taking Cooper Flagg out of Duke University. The San Antonio Spurs pick second, and will likely take guard Dylan Harper out of Rutgers. The real start of the draft will begin with the third overall pick, […]

The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and are expected to select Cooper Flagg out of Duke with the first overall pick. During an appearance on Bill Simmons’ podcast, Flagg’s former Duke teammate, Kon Knueppel, discussed Flagg’s potential fit alongside Anthony Davis. “It will be weird, I don’t know who’s going to guard, […]

The 2025 NBA draft is still eight days away, but Cooper Flagg is already in Dallas for his scheduled pre-draft visit. The Duke graduate is expected to be picked by the Dallas Mavericks after Nico Harrison’s team won the draft lottery despite only having a 1.8% chance of securing the number one pick. Dallas had […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and all of the buzz has been surrounding Cooper Flagg and the fact that he is a slam dunk to be picked as first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. There has also been a lot of buzz about who else will be picked because it loses […]

The 2025 NBA Draft kicks off on June 25, and it’s widely expected that Cooper Flagg will go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Leading up to the draft, the former Duke Blue Devils star has received plenty of interesting comparisons in the league. However, one former player turned heads after comparing Flagg to […]

NBA front offices have just about one week left to devise their final plans and team draft boards before the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25. In what many around the league are preparing to be one of the most volatile and unpredictable drafts in recent years, all 30 organizations are in the final stages […]

With the San Antonio Spurs having the second overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, there could be questions about who the team would take or if they would keep the selection at all. As the Spurs have been mentioned as a preferred destination for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, the latest report detailed what […]