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Mavericks can make craziest trade in NBA history after Cooper Flagg announcement | Sporting News Canada


Published on 2025-05-12 22:31:36 -
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  • Well, this would shake up the league.

The Dallas Mavericks made a surprising move by trading their 2025 and 2026 first-round draft picks to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for the rights to announce the selection of Cooper Flagg, a highly-touted high school basketball prospect, at the 2025 NBA Draft. This unprecedented trade, which has been dubbed the "craziest trade in NBA history," has sparked widespread debate and criticism within the basketball community. Many experts question the wisdom of giving up valuable future draft assets for the mere privilege of announcing a draft pick, especially considering the uncertainty surrounding Flagg's development and potential. The move has also raised concerns about the Mavericks' long-term planning and their ability to build a competitive roster around their current stars, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

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[ https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nba/dallas-mavericks/news/mavericks-craziest-trade-nba-history-cooper-flagg-announcement/4a846e0436279cb63a3aeff2 ]