Overview

• The Dallas Mavericks, with just a 1.8% chance, secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, marking the first time in franchise history they hold the top pick.
• Governor Patrick Dumont has confirmed the team will retain the pick and select Cooper Flagg, rejecting all trade offers for the highly coveted draft slot.
• Flagg, a consensus top prospect, led Duke to the Final Four and earned accolades including the Wooden Award and AP Player of the Year during his freshman season.
• This decision follows a tumultuous season in which the Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, leaving the team without first-round picks from 2027-2030.
• Flagg joins a roster featuring Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, signaling a new era for the Mavericks as they aim to rebuild and remain competitive.