Dallas Mavericks Land No. 1 Pick in 2025 NBA Draft, Likely to Select Duke Star Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks have won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, setting the stage for a franchise-altering decision. All signs point to Duke phenom Cooper Flagg as the top prospect—a versatile two-way forward whose elite athleticism and defensive instincts have drawn comparisons to some of the league’s best. This marks the Mavericks’ first No. 1 pick since 1993 and comes as they seek to build around Luka Dončić. The San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, and Charlotte Hornets round out the top four picks. With pick swaps and trades impacting the later order, teams like Brooklyn, Indiana, and OKC remain poised for impact. As the NBA Draft approaches, all eyes are on Dallas—and the rising star they’re likely to crown.