Flagg completely changes the Mavericks' trajectory for next season and the future. If he can quickly live up to his potential — or exceed it — the Mavericks could be contenders with a young star and a roster that includes Davis, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Klay Thompson — and Irving, whenever he returns.

Sigh. We were reminded that the team that traded Luka Doncic got so lucky and won the first overall pick and a potential superstar in Cooper Flagg. At least we got to hear someone scream "DALLAS WAS RIGGED" on Wednesday.

The NBA draft lottery took place on May 12 and changed the upcoming NBA landscape in a big way ahead of the 2025 NBA draft this Wednesday and Thursday (8 ET both nights, on ABC and ESPN).  The Utah Jazz (17-65),