Mavericks plan to draft Cooper Flagg, won't trade No. 1 pick
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Mar 3, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts as he heads to the bench during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 93-60. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images / Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
Winning the NBA draft lottery means the Mavs can get Cooper Flagg. But this is a once-in-a-generation mulligan that could still go sideways.
The Dallas Mavericks acquired the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft lottery on Sunday. Having traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, they now plan to use that pick on Cooper Flagg.
The NBA Lottery is set and all signs point to Duke superstar Cooper Flagg heading to the Dallas Mavericks after another shocking lottery night.
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