NBA Trade Deadline Shockers: The Bold Moves Mavericks Must Make to Unlock Cooper Flagg’s True Potential

NBA Trade Deadline Shockers: The Bold Moves Mavericks Must Make to Unlock Cooper Flagg’s True Potential

Cooper Flagg is indeed the real deal.

The 6-foot-9 forward, who was picked first in last year’s NBA Draft, entered the league with lofty expectations and has seemingly made a reality of them. That doesn’t happen often.

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Flagg’s production and ability to adapt to the NBA are wildly encouraging, to the point where the Dallas Mavericks can now do something they perhaps didn’t feel comfortable doing immediately after the draft:

Build around the Maine native.

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 22: Anthony Davis #3 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks talk during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 22, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
It’s time for Dallas to build around Cooper Flagg. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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