Duke prospect Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 overall selection, with the 6'9" forward promising to be a generational prospect who doesn't turn 19 years old until December. The Mavericks are in pole position to draft him and quite literally transform the franchise.

NBA Mock Draft, we explore the potential lottery picks, highlighting top prospects like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey, and how they could shift the NBA's balance of power.

Every so often, the unpredictable happens in sports, and that's exactly what unfolded for the Mavericks during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. With a slim 1.8% chance to snag the top pick, Dallas came out of nowhere to pull off an unprecedented miracle.

Flagg led Duke to a Final Four appearance in 2024-25, on his way to garnering All-American and national player of the year honors from several organizations. The 6'9'' power forward averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, showcasing his mature, well-rounded game that is expected to translate seamlessly to the NBA.

The Dallas Mavericks have been without Luka Doncic for over three months now after trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade is expected to have an impact on the league for many years, possibly decades,

The 2025 NBA predraft process officially kicked off Saturday, with 120 players, including Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Derik Queen, Walter Clayton Jr ., and others, congregating in Chicago for the NBA draft combine, G League Elite Camp, and agency pro days.

But just after the announcement, NBA Insider Kevin O'Connor floated a mid-boggling idea. He feels that the Mavericks could trade the No. 1 pick for Giannis Antetokounmpo.