Alongside Davis, Flagg should help the Mavericks boast an elite defense, and while the offense could be a work in progress, the foundation should be there for Dallas to have an exciting team next season. While Flagg won’t be able to heal all wounds in Dallas in his first season, he could be the reason for a resurgence of the Mavericks in 2026.

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world when they landed the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, despite holding just a 1.8% chance of securing the top selection. Just months after unexpectedly trading away former franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic midseason,