Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts and general manager Nico Harrison have had sleepless nights since the Luka Dončić trade went through. While most people doubted the decision, they believed in it and took criticism from all corners of the basketball world.

The Rockets have a 3.80 percent shot at the top selection thanks to a pick acquired from the Phoenix Suns. That's similar to the odds the Atlanta Hawks had before winning the 2024 NBA draft.

Cooper Flagg is starting to settle into his new reality. He’s been considered the presumptive No. 1 pick in next month’s NBA draft for some time and now knows that pick is held by the Dallas Mavericks.