To no surprise, Flagg is already being projected to end up in Dallas. In a post-lottery mock draft from CBS Sports' Adam Finkelstein, the Mavericks alter the narrative by selecting the former Blue Devil at No. 1 overall.

Cooper Flagg's expected move to the Mavericks stirs discussion on team dynamics and NBA trades. This significant addition may shift the team's competitive edge.

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.

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, to come, according to Bleacher Report writer Dan Favale.

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.