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With Cooper Flagg due to be the top overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Baron Davis has an interesting player comparison for the reigning National College Player of the Year. The 18-year-old phenom made a tremendous impact during his first and lone collegiate season with the Duke Blue Devils. The 6-foot-9 forward showed his […]

As we get closer to the 2025 NBA Draft, all eyes are shifting to what the Dallas Mavericks will do with their roster because Cooper Flagg is all but guaranteed to be picked first overall. With Flagg coming in, the Mavericks have many roster questions to answer because they still made the play-in tournament last […]

Former Duke basketball phenom Cooper Flagg is gearing up for the NBA Draft. He’s waiting to be the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks following a surprising draft lottery win in May.  Already, people are expecting him to be the next big newcomer, so much so that sports journalist Bill Simmons is putting him […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have a big decision to make in the next couple of weeks, as they have the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. The decision shouldn’t be that hard, as Cooper Flagg has been the consensus No. 1 pick for the entire year. All signs are pointing to Flagg being selected […]

What was once considered a very deep draft well into the second round is no more. Even though plenty of talent will be available throughout the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the NCAA withdrawal deadline saw many potential prospects opt for NIL deals over what the NBA could offer them in the second […]

The Dallas Mavericks improbably earned the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft last month, giving them the right to select star Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg. While rumors have floated around suggesting the Mavericks could trade the pick, their latest move indicates that they are intent on taking the Blue Devils phenom […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the world when they jumped up in the NBA Draft lottery. After trading Luka Doncic away from Dallas for Anthony Davis, Nico Harrison got the top overall selection. Despite the rumors that the Mavericks could trade the pick in a blockbuster move, experts expect them to hold on to it. Cooper […]

Veteran point guard Chris Paul offered high praise for top NBA Draft prospect Cooper Flagg during an appearance Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show, calling the 19-year-old forward “as advertised” after training with him in Los Angeles. “I’m in LA right now and Cooper Flagg is out there… I’ve been in the gym with him […]

The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker are in a world of uncertainty about their future. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have indicated they will draft Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, what if they don’t draft him? What if Dallas trades Flagg for a win-now player? This is […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly not very interested in trading the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, which will almost certainly be Cooper Flagg. But if they do, the Phoenix Suns could be an interesting trade partner. In a way, the Mavericks and Suns are alike; they both executed a trade that […]

NBA fans probably won’t have to wait for the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks to face each other in the regular season next year, as a matchup has been set for them in the preseason. The matchup is set for Oct. 25 in Las Vegas, and it will be a highly anticipated game, regardless […]

The Dallas Mavericks have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and it is presumed they will take Duke superstar Cooper Flagg with the pick. But ESPN’s insiders think a trade with the San Antonio Spurs could be of great benefit to the team. While there have been theories that Dallas general […]

Two weeks have passed since ClutchPoints’ 2025 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0 was updated with players seeing their stocks rise and fall after the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. June is now upon us, and there are roughly three weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft, where Cooper Flagg will hear his name called as […]

As soon as Rutgers star Dylan Harper declared for the NBA Draft, he was labeled as one of the top prospects behind what seems to be the consensus No. 1 overall pick in Cooper Flagg out of Duke. As Harper will join Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey in being top picks, there have been debates of […]

Former Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg is widely considered to be the top prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Dallas Mavericks won the first overall pick in the draft lottery and experts expect them to pick the 6-foot-9 prospect. Flagg made a key decision, one of the last ones he needed to handle […]

Most of the talk surrounding the NBA Draft is around Duke star Cooper Flagg and how well he will do in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to take him as the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and many see him as a no-brainer and a future star in the making. However, […]

There is one month until the 2025 NBA Draft. At this point, there is no secret who the first pick will be, as the Dallas Mavericks are prepared to add Cooper Flagg next to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving in hopes of competing for a championship immediately. While Flagg is the obvious first choice for […]

Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is garnering plenty of hype. However, 2008 NBA champion Tony Allen remains unconvinced that Flagg will become a franchise-changing star. In an interview with GrindCityMedia’s YouTube channel, Allen didn’t hold back and said he’s more Andrei Kirilenko than Kevin Durant. “I don’t think […]

The offseason rumors continue to swirl around the NBA, and specifically the Dallas Mavericks. After the Mavericks obtained the No. 1 draft pick for Cooper Flagg, DeMarcus Cousins sees Kevin Durant being involved in the picture. On the Fan Duel Run It Back Show, the former All-NBA center rationalized his thinking regarding a Durant for […]

If DeMarcus Cousins were in Nico Harrison’s shoes, he would not take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Instead, the former four-time All-Star believes Ace Bailey should be the first overall selection to the Dallas Mavericks. While Cousins sees the talent in Flagg, he thinks Bailey is the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have the luxury of picking No. 1 in the NBA Draft, and they have a multitude of options to choose from. It shouldn’t be a hard decision for them to make, as Cooper Flagg is the top prospect on everybody’s board. There’s a very good chance that the Mavericks do select Flagg, […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended a 2024-25 season filled with drama after general manager Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In a wild turn of events, Dallas ended up winning the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. After everything had played out, head coach Jason Kidd was asked about […]

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, leaving scouts and executives who were in attendance with a strong foundation as to what this year’s draft in June will look like. Cooper Flagg is the undisputed first-overall pick and will be heading to the Dallas Mavericks despite rumors suggesting they could look to trade […]

With Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg connected to the Dallas Mavericks after the team secured the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft, there is an immense amount of hype for the 18-year-0ld. As the Mavericks have no doubt intentions to draft Flagg, some may ask if there are any drawbacks to the Maine […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks shook up the NBA world by winning the NBA Draft lottery, where Cooper Flagg is expected to go number one overall. It was a complete 180 degree flip of emotions for a fanbase who had been enraged after Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this season. […]

The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery and earned the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As a result, the Mavs are expected to select Cooper Flagg first overall in the draft. Flagg, who is only 18 years old, found no shortage of success with Duke basketball in his freshman season. During […]

Although the Boston Celtics are still in the playoffs with a Game 6 matchup against the New York Knicks on Friday, the club is seemingly gaining attention in the rumor mill. In the midst of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury, it appears that Boston is doing its due diligence on incoming prospect Cooper Flagg. Insider Kevin […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic received a glowing endorsement from Cooper Flagg. Flagg, who has multiple projections to be the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, has been active in the NBA Draft Combine. He’s been showcasing his skillset while getting measurement on how he will be going into the league. The league […]

As the Dallas Mavericks are locked with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, general manager Nico Harrison and the team also have an interesting offseason ahead of them in regards to improving their roster through trades. While it seems inevitable that Cooper Flagg will be on the Mavericks, the latest report shows […]

All eyes were on Duke star Cooper Flagg during the NBA Draft lottery on Monday. The 6-foot-9 forward spoke about his transition into the NBA and what he thinks about today’s stars. He said that Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is the most “underrated” star after his performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Dallas Mavericks […]

The NBA Draft Lottery took place in Chicago earlier this week, and the Dallas Mavericks needed a miracle to get the first overall pick. The Mavericks had just a 1.8% chance of getting it, but they somehow ended up being the last team standing. The Mavericks have the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had a great NBA Draft Lottery this past Monday, which resulted in them earning the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft next month. This pick will be the real start to the NBA Draft, as both Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are strong favorites to be drafted first and […]

In a surprising turn of events, the Dallas Mavericks won the lottery and will be picking No. 1 when the draft comes along. That means that they will have the chance to select Cooper Flagg, who has been the favorite all year to be selected No. 1, regardless of who has the pick. Now that […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks shook up the NBA world by winning the NBA Draft lottery despite entering the night with just a 1.8% chance to do so. It was the first piece of good news in several months for a Mavericks fanbase that saw their team trade away franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic and subsequently miss […]

The city of Dallas should be excited for basketball this season as Paige Bueckers is set to start her journey as a member of the Wings. As Bueckers was the No. 1 pick, the Mavericks were able to have the same luck, securing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft after only having a […]

Following the Dallas Mavericks’ unexpected jump to the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, a new report from ESPN has shed light on Cooper Flagg’s reaction to the development and his potential fit with the franchise. Despite initial surprise at the lottery outcome, sources close to Flagg have indicated that the projected […]

The Dallas Mavericks hit the lottery jackpot when they won the first overall pick of this year’s draft, granting them a mulligan after their controversial decision to trade Luka Doncic away by giving them the opportunity to draft the highly-touted Cooper Flagg. Flagg has long been regarded as a franchise-altering talent who can do his […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the world when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package centered around Anthony Davis. Many fans and media heavily criticized the move. But general manager Nico Harrison justified it by claiming that defense wins championships. After all, while injury-prone and aging, Davis certainly is one of […]

Barring a shocking trade, Cooper Flagg will begin his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks but cannot hide his fandom for Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Amid the point guard’s superb run in the playoffs, Flagg gave Haliburton his flowers during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. Flagg was one of the handful of incoming rookies […]