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Cooper Flagg. Image via: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Every Dallas Mavericks true fan would understand that the organization deserves a break after the hard-hitting Luka Doncic trade drama. And after the chaos, the organization secured a much-needed victory as they won the 2025 Draft Lottery, and the prize is astonishing\u2014 It is the number 1 pick, Cooper Flagg. Now, a new ESPN report revealed that Flagg is all set to visit Dallas.<\/p>\n
Cooper Flagg is reportedly visiting Dallas <\/p>\n
In a stunning turn of events that few could have predicted, the Dallas Mavericks emerged as the winners of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.\u201cI saw the teams just like everybody else, but I feel like it was kind of a crazy sequence of events,\u201d Flagg shared from the NBA Draft. “I was surprised like a lot of people.\u201dNow, according to ESPN<\/a>\u2019s Jonathan Givony, \u201cAll indications from Flagg’s camp are that he is thrilled with potentially joining a playoff-contending team with strong veterans, despite initially appearing shocked by the lottery’s outcome. Sources tell ESPN that Flagg is scheduling a visit to Dallas.\u201dDuring his one-and-done freshman campaign, Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting a sharp 48.1% from the field, 38.5% from three, and 84% from the line. He also became just the fourth freshman in history to win the John R. Wooden Award, affirming his status as college basketball\u2019s best player.Now, the Mavericks, who already boast a core built to compete deep into the postseason, are on track to add a player who brings elite defensive instincts, polished scoring, and playmaking vision.Despite whispers around the league of the Mavericks exploring trade options, ESPN\u2019s Tim MacMahon reported that team ownership is fully committed to drafting Flagg and \u201cwill not entertain the possibility of trading away the pick for a proven superstar.\u201d This signals a confident and long-term vision from the Dallas front office, one that prioritizes building a sustainable championship core.Flagg is reportedly happy to join the franchise. As ESPN\u2019s Givony noted, \u201cFlagg is said to be thrilled by the idea of joining a playoff-caliber roster with strong veterans and a team that has a void at the small forward position.\u201dAlso Read: Stephen Curry\u2019s wife Ayesha Curry has a perfect recipe for successful marriage and happy family<\/a>As for Mavericks, the organization hopes to fill the void Luka Doncic left after the surprising trade. With Flagg, the roster will certainly be on a stronger side alongside veteran Anthony Davis and company.
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