The Mavericks may have landed the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, but they're not rebuilding. The team intends to compete right away, with rookie Cooper Flagg joining a lineup that will feature Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and, eventually, Kyrie Irving among others.

"I could see Cooper Flagg impacting winning more than Victor did in his rookie year... The reason is Cooper Flagg is as NBA-ready as they come... He guards. He defends. He blocks.

Gilbert Arenas believes No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg landed in a pressure-free environment built for long-term stardom, comparing his opportunity in Dallas to Tim Duncan’s rookie arrival in San Antonio.

NBA veteran Jermaine O’Neal joins the Dan Patrick show to reflect on his time in the league, what Cooper Flagg must do in his development after being selected first overall, and much more.

Cooper Flagg is projected to make upwards of $62 million on his rookie deal over the next four years. FOX Sports caught up with the top pick of the NBA Draft to talk NIL and financial progress.

What if he sees greatness in new Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick in the recent NBA Draft? But first, let's go back to DallasBasketball.com and a mock trade proposal... Full Mock Trade ...

The 2025 NBA draft is a wrap, with Cooper Flagg ... first-team All-Rookie? We have spent years studying the prospects in the 2025 class, and here are the moves we liked, the moves that surprised us and we'll share a few long-term predictions.