Why the Mavericks’ Secret Workout with Cooper Flagg Could Change the NBA Draft Game

Here’s the scoop: the Dallas Mavericks are locking in a workout with Cooper Flagg, the Duke phenom that everyone’s been buzzing about. Mark your calendars for June 17th—that’s when the Mavs have penciled in their private session with this young star. What’s wild is that Dallas, holding the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, isn’t juggling any other prospects before the big day. Flagg’s not hopping around to other visits either—looks like both sides are firmly set on making this partnership happen. Now, while the draft on June 25th could still throw us a curveball, all signs seriously point to the Mavericks pulling the trigger on Flagg with that top selection. Considering Dallas snagged this lottery win against astronomical odds—just 1.8%—it’s a narrative nobody saw coming. Flagg, fresh off a standout season averaging over 19 points, 7 boards, and 4 assists with Duke, earned National Player of the Year honors and powered his team to the ACC crown and a Final Four run. Despite the recent shakeup after trading Luka Dončić, Flagg’s about to step into a lineup featuring names like Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, and Kyrie Irving—and believe me, that kind of roster is nothing to sneeze at. Even Mavericks coach Jason Kidd is all kinds of impressed, calling Flagg’s maturity at just 18 “amazing” and praising his two-way prowess. So yeah, the buzz is real—Dallas is gearing up for a new era, and Cooper Flagg is front and center in that story. LEARN MORE

Advertisement“When you talk about [how] he’s 18 years old and won’t turn 19 until December, it’s just amazing, his maturity,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said on 1310 The Ticket last month, via the Dallas Morning News. “You look at both sides of the floor. Defensively, he’s not afraid to guard and then on the offensive end, his ability to shoot and also be able to play off the dribble. When you talk about 6-8, 6-9, to be able to do that, it becomes exciting as a coach but I think it becomes exciting as a teammate.”The Dallas Mavericks now have a workout set with Cooper Flagg.

The Dallas Mavericks now have a workout set with Cooper Flagg.

Flagg has long been considered the favorite to go No. 1 in the draft this summer. The 18-year-old, who was one of the most coveted prospects in college basketball history, averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists with the Blue Devils last season while helping them reach the Final Four. The Blue Devils dominated in the ACC, where they went 19-1, and Flagg was the consensus National Player of the Year.

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