COOPER FLAGG AND THE REST OF THE NBA DRAFT WINNERS. The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books, and there was all of the drama

Once Irving returns from a torn ACL, probably two or three months into next season, a healthy Dallas starting lineup is likely to include three one-and-done Blue Devils. The Mavs got center Dereck Lively II with the 12th overall pick in 2023.

The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke University forward Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA draft in Brooklyn, New York.