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The Mavs’ Cooper Flagg lottery miracle fuels conspiracy theories – and hope

Trading away Luka Dončić made Nico Harrison a reviled figure among Dallas fans. Now he has an unexpected chance to redeem himself

The Guardian - US · May 13, 2025

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg to Mavericks, All First-Round Picks After Lottery

Dallas won the top pick and the right to select a franchise-changing talent, while San Antonio and Philadelphia jumped up to round out the top three.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2025

How quickly can Duke's Cooper Flagg make the Dallas Mavericks a contender in the West?

Sports Lens · May 13, 2025

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Jason Kidd hails 'incredible day' as Mavericks land No 1 draft pick

Dallas head coach Jason Kidd hailed an 'incredible day for the Mavericks' as the team landed the first overall pick in the NBA Draft.

Sports Lens · May 13, 2025

How a 1.8% shot saw the Dallas Mavericks hit the lottery to change the NBA landscape again

The Mavs had moved Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a seismic trade earlier this year, only to miss the playoffs and fall into the lottery, but after succeeding with a 1.8 percent chance, Dallas could select the highly-rated Cooper Flagg with the first pick next month

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Nico Harrison, Mavericks Brass Absolutely Lost It When Dallas Won No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft

Dallas's conference room exploded in sheer jubilation as the news broke.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2025

Mavericks Roar Back With No. 1 NBA Draft Pick, Right to Select Cooper Flagg

Three months removed from the most shocking trade in league history, Dallas defied the 1.8% lottery odds and suddenly has life again.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2025

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Cooper Flagg Shares Thoughts on Being Likely No. 1 Pick After Mavericks Win Draft Lottery

Cooper Flagg is now expected to get drafted by the Mavericks.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2025

ESPN Studio Crew Had Priceless Reaction to Mavericks Winning NBA Draft Lottery

Brian Windhorst, Malika Andrews and Chiney Ogwumike couldn't believe Dallas won the draft lottery.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2025

Mavericks Landing No. 1 Pick in Draft Had Fans All Making Same Nico Harrison Jokes

The Mavericks shockingly landed the No. 1 pick in the draft.

Sports Illustrated · May 12, 2025

Mavericks Overcame Microscopic Draft Lottery Odds for Chance to Take Cooper Flagg

Dallas won the lottery and a chance to draft Cooper Flagg despite only having a 1.8% chance to land the first pick.

Sports Illustrated · May 12, 2025

Mavericks Win NBA Draft Lottery, Expected to Select Cooper Flagg

The projected No. 1 pick likely has figured out his new home.

Sports Illustrated · May 12, 2025

Cooper Flagg Grew Another Inch Taller During His Year at Duke

The projected No. 1 pick logged his official measurements at the NBA draft combine on Monday.

Sports Illustrated · May 12, 2025

Where Will Giannis Antetokounmpo Go?

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving Milwaukee? These are the top destinations if the Bucks decide to trade their two-time MVP.

Sports Lens · May 12, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · May 12, 2025

SI:AM | The Cooper Flagg Draft Lottery

We’re just hours away from knowing who will get the first pick in the NBA draft.

Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2025

Full List of Prospects Invited to the NBA Draft Combine 2025

The NBA draft lottery and combine is near.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30, 2025

Cooper Flagg Might Be on to the NBA, But His Mom Kelly Flagg Is a Duke Fan for Life

Flagg spoke with Sports Illustrated about the support she receives from the Duke family.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2025

2025 NBA Draft Big Board: How the Class Ranks After the Entry Deadline

Plus, team fits for the players in the lottery, notes on first-round prospects and other second-round names to watch.

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2025

NBA Insider Floats Intriguing Draft Destination for Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg and Wemby? One NBA insider floated the Spurs as a possible draft destination for the Duke star.

The Sports Daily · Apr 22, 2025

Cooper Flagg Officially Declares for NBA Draft

Duke Blue Devils star small forward, Cooper Flagg, has officially declared for the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2025

NBA Draft Lottery Odds: Every Team's Chances of Getting the No. 1 Pick

Every team's odds of landing the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2025

Duke Superstar Cooper Flagg Makes Official Decision on 2025 NBA Draft

Flagg led Duke to the Final Four as a freshman in 2024–25.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2025

Duke Star and Projected Top 10 Pick Kon Knueppel Makes NBA Draft Decision

He was the Blue Devils' second-highest average scorer behind Cooper Flagg.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 9, 2025

2025 NBA Mock Draft: How the First Round Projects After NCAA Tournament

Cooper Flagg is locked into the top overall pick, while the Rutgers duo goes 2–3, plus other notes from scouts more than two months out from June’s draft.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2025

Kelvin Sampson Has High Praise for Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. Before Title Game

The Houston Cougars coach spoke highly of Walter Clayton Jr. ahead of Monday's national championship.

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