The 2025 NBA draft lottery was held in Chicago on Monday evening. Duke’s Cooper Flagg is a coveted participant and the consensus #1 total choose in June.
With a 1.8% likelihood to win the draft lottery, the Dallas Mavericks shockingly landed the #1 total choice. Basic supervisor Nico Harrison already stated the crew can be drafting Cooper Flagg. Including Flagg to their roster is very large for the way forward for their franchise. This offseason, Nico Harrison stated the crew will prioritize including a PG by means of 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) Might 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 nicely. Which means Dallas may very well be with no succesful PG for the primary 4-5 months of the season. With that, GM Nico Harrison stated a prime precedence for the crew this offseason is including a PG to assist the crew.
Their depth at guard is proscribed, particularly at PG. Brandon Williams and Spencer Dinwiddie are the one lively PGs on their present roster. Nico Harrison expects that to alter 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 stated he expects the Mavs to pursue a PG by means of a commerce or through free company. One participant who can be a free agent this offseason is Dennis Schroder. The veteran PG has bounced across the league however had a robust second half of his 2024-25 season with the Pistons as their backup PG. Schroder performed a key position for Detroit off the bench. Dallas wants a low-risk, high-reward PG who gained’t break their funds. The entrance courtroom is roofed for Dallas. They should prioritize including depth at PG forward of the 2025-26 season.