Dallas Mavericks win NBA draft lottery and chance to pick Duke’s Cooper Flagg at No. 1 overall

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The ping-pong balls have spoken: Cooper Flagg might be headed to Dallas to start his NBA career.

Author: Jay Wallis (WFAA)

Published: 6:26 PM CDT May 12, 2025

Updated: 8:30 PM CDT May 12, 2025

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CHICAGO — The Dallas Mavericks officially landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft during Monday night’s NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago. 

And a fan base that lost Luka Doncic this season might have a new star to cheer for. Cooper Flagg is projected to head to Dallas to start his NBA career.

Dallas earned the 11th-best lottery odds after qualifying for the Western Conference Play-In Tournament but falling short of a playoff berth. The Mavs lost their second Play-In game to the Memphis Grizzlies, ending their season just shy of the first round. For more, go now to wfaa.com