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Mavericks star Anthony Davis sends message to Cooper Flagg after NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks have officially added Cooper Flagg to the organization after taking him with the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He's now the third first overall pick on the roster, joining Kyrie Irving (2011) and Anthony Davis (2012), making the Mavericks one of the rare teams in NBA history to achieve such a feat.

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Four players the Dallas Mavericks could be interested in acquiring on day two of the Draft

There is still ample amounts of talent available heading into night two, with many teams looking to make a deal The Dallas Mavericks succeeded in making the layup they were awarded.

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The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 39 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest NBA players to score 50 points in a game' quiz

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Harrison claims Kidd will coach Mavericks next season

Nico Harrison claims Jason Kidd will coach Mavericks next season

Despite the rumors swirling around Kidd and the New York Knicks having mutual interest in a partnership, Mavs president Nico Harrison confirmed in a post-draft press conference that he does not intend to let that happen.

Mavericks select Cooper Flagg with No. 1 overall pick

Soon, Mavericks fans will have no option but to forgive Harrison

Why Mavericks' big decision on Kyrie Irving is best for both team and player

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The 'NBA No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Cooper Flagg May Have Dropped Major Hint on Jason Kidd's Mavericks-Knicks Future

The NBA offseason opened with a number of compelling mysteries, with questions like how the Celtics would find a way to get under the luxury-tax second

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Cooper Flagg Headlines a Scary New Big Three in Dallas

The Cooper Flagg era has officially begun in Dallas as the Mavericks drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday night’s NBA draft at the Barclays Center.

Dirk Nowitzki News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 25

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki sends message to Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the obvious move. Flagg is arguably the best American prospect since Anthony Davis in 2012, someone he'll now be teammates with.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Cooper Flagg Makes Thoughts on NBA Conspiracy Theory Perfectly Clear

Last month, when the NBA draft lottery unfolded during the Chicago combine, most were stunned to see the Mavericks win the top overall pick, with the attending opportunity to draft star forward Cooper Fladd.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / June 25

Symmetry in the Rafters: Mark Aguirre, Cooper Flagg, and the quiet case for number 24

A hero from the Reunion Rowdies era returns home. On June 25, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg with the number one overall pick—the first since Mark Aguirre.

Dallas Mavericks News / Bleacher Report / June 25

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Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 26

Flagg captured: 10 facts about the Mavs' 18-year-old No. 1 pick

The Dallas Mavericks, to no one's surprise, selected Duke star Cooper Flagg with the first pick of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Dallas has been zeroed in on Flagg since the team’s improbable lottery night win and is now banking on the 18-year-old phenom to be the face of a new franchise era.

Tre Johnson's draft outfit had analyst comparing him to famous guitarist

Raptors use No. 9 pick after failed attempt at blockbuster trade

Wizards take Big Ten award-winner

Grizzlies to acquire No. 11 pick, take player coming off shoulder injury

Bulls add intriguing international prospect with 12th pick

Adam Silver gets heckled with 'rigged' line during NBA Draft

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25

Fire Nico chants ring out at Mavericks 2025 Draft party

The Dallas Mavericks landing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Lottery back in May gave fans plenty of reason to celebrate tonight’s 2025 NBA Draft watch party at American Airlines Center — but not everyone was ready to move on.

Nico Harrison News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 25

Mavericks fans boo Nico Harrison during NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks are celebrating after taking Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick, but not everyone is pleased with general manager Nico Harrison.

Adam Silver News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Adam Silver heckled with 'rigged' line during NBA Draft

It took the hecklers approximately 0.02 seconds to get on Adam Silver’s case during the NBA Draft.

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The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

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The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season by MLB franchise' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Bleacher Report / June 25

Watch: Does Cooper Flagg Make Mavs Immediate Contenders? | 2025 NBA Draft Reaction

Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Jason Kidd reportedly has shocking stance on Knicks job

The New York Knicks are still searching for a new head coach.

Jazz call draft prospect's bluff with No. 5 pick

Hornets, Suns pull off massive draft-night trade

Shock candidate emerges for Knicks head-coaching job

Why Mavericks' big decision on Kyrie Irving is best for both team and player

Soon, Mavericks fans will have no option but to forgive Nico Harrison

Kyrie Irving News / BasketballNews.com / June 25

Kyrie Irving resigns three-year, $119 million contract extension with Mavericks

Nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving has opted out of his $43 million player option and agreed to a three-year, $119 million extension with the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Nico Harrison News / Yardbarker / June 25

Soon, Mavericks fans will have no option but to forgive Harrison

Soon, Mavericks fans will have no option but to forgive Nico Harrison

Harrison is on the verge of redeeming himself after facing significant backlash for trading Luka Doncic.

Why Mavericks' big decision on Kyrie Irving is best for both team and player

Mavericks ink Daniel Gafford to a huge three-year extension

Why 2025 NBA Draft is unlike any other in recent memory

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The 'NBA postseason three-pointers made leaders' quiz

Malcolm Brogdon News / Hoops Wire / June 25

Mavericks Linked To D’Angelo Russell, Malcolm Brogdon

The Dallas Mavericks need someone to run the offense while they wait for Kyrie Irving to return from a torn ACL. That may not be until January, or beyond.

Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / June 25

Why Mavs' big decision on Kyrie Irving is best for both sides

Why Mavericks' big decision on Kyrie Irving is best for both team and player

Kyrie Irving was averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists last season before his injury.

Three moves the Mavericks need to make for the Cooper Flagg era

Does presumptive No. 1 pick Flagg know he's entering potential mess with Mavs?

Will notable change push Luka Doncic back into MVP conversation?

Jrue Holiday reportedly is unhappy about trade to Trail Blazers

Nuggets owner raises possibility of trading Nikola Jokic

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / June 23

Daniel Gafford, Mavericks Agree To Three-Year Contract Extension

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford plans to sign a three-year, $54 million contract extension that will keep him in Dallas through the 2028-29 season, according to multiple reports.

Dwight Powell News / Dallas Hoops Journal / June 23

Sources: Dallas Mavericks’ Dwight Powell Exercises Player Option Ahead of Deadline

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell exercised his $4 million player option for the 2025–26 season ahead of the June 24 deadline, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com.