The 2025 NBA draft lottery was held in Chicago on Monday evening. Duke’s Cooper Flagg is a coveted participant and the consensus #1 general decide in June.
With a 1.8% likelihood to win the draft lottery, the Dallas Mavericks shockingly landed the #1 general choice. Common supervisor Nico Harrison already mentioned the staff will probably be drafting Cooper Flagg. Including Flagg to their roster is very large for the way forward for their franchise. This offseason, Nico Harrison mentioned the staff will prioritize including a PG by free company or the draft.
Dallas is aware of they need assistance at PG for the primary half of 2025-26
Mavericks To Goal Acquisition Of Level Guard In Offseason https://t.co/JXOqDm9ApV
— RealGM (@RealGM) Could 14, 2025
In opposition to the Kings on March 3, all-star PG Kyrie Irving tore his ACL. Since then, the 33-year-old has had a profitable surgical procedure and is working to play within the 2025-26 season. The Mavericks anticipate Irving returning someday in January if all goes effectively. Meaning Dallas may very well be with out a succesful PG for the primary 4-5 months of the season. With that, GM Nico Harrison mentioned a prime precedence for the staff this offseason is including a PG to assist the staff.
Their depth at guard is restricted, particularly at PG. Brandon Williams and Spencer Dinwiddie are the one lively PGs on their present roster. Nico Harrison expects that to vary this offseason. With the addition of Cooper Flagg, PG is the one evident want for the Dallas Mavericks. Their SF, PF, and C are all solidified with P.J. Washington, Cooper Flagg, and Anthony Davis.
ESPN’s Shams Charania mentioned he expects the Mavs to pursue a PG by a commerce or through free company. One participant who will probably be a free agent this offseason is Dennis Schroder. The veteran PG has bounced across the league however had a powerful second half of his 2024-25 season with the Pistons as their backup PG. Schroder performed a key function for Detroit off the bench. Dallas wants a low-risk, high-reward PG who received’t break their finances. The entrance court docket is roofed for Dallas. They should prioritize including depth at PG forward of the 2025-26 season.
