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Dallas Mavericks draft Cooper Flagg with first overall pick

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Duke phenom Cooper Flagg goes to Dallas Mavericks with No. 1 overall pick in NBA draft

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By Wayne Sterling

Flagg: 'Blessing' not being Mavs' centerpiece

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I covered Cooper Flagg’s high school debut. This is what it was like.

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By Ernie Clark

The Portland Press Herald

I moved to Maine to escape Duke. Then Cooper Flagg appeared.

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Who drafted the Cooper flag?

Cooper Flagg is headed to the Dallas Mavericks, who may have found their next franchise superstar less than five months after trading one away. The Mavericks took the Duke forward with the No. 1 pick in the draft Wednesday night, selecting the 18-year-old who was the college player of the year in his lone season.

Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

What time is the draft in the NBA?

When is the NBA Draft? The 2025 NBA Draft begins this Wednesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ET. The second round will take place the following evening, June 26, also at 8 p.m. ET.

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Who was the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft?

The 2025 NBA Draft is complete with the Dallas Mavericks selecting Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick.

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How much will Cooper Flagg make?

As confirmed by Spotrac, Flagg is expected to sign a four-year deal worth over $62 million, which translates to approximately $15.6 million per season. While in the past years, players from college ranks weren't used to making nearly as much money, Flagg may be the exception.

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By Kirk Goldsberry & Kyle Mann

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By Brad Townsend

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Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach selected as top-10 NBA draft picks

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By Abby Disalvo

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By Jackson Thompson

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By Cydney Henderson

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By Dana Gauruder

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By Jared A'latorre

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By Rachel Raposas

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By Nick Schultz

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By Oren Hartov

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Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man for the Dallas Mavericks

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By Alex Bentley

NBA draft: Cooper Flagg, 18, drafted first by Dallas Mavericks

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By Bobbie Jackson

Barstool Sports

Cooper Flagg Can Potentially Make $930 Million By The Time He's 31 Years Old

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The Fayetteville Observer

Cooper Flagg NBA salary, contract: How much will Duke G make going No. 1 to Mavericks?

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By John Leuzzi

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By Grace Bradley

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By David Cobb

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By Ben Couch

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By Kevin O'Connor

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By Cameron Salerno

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By Jeff Eisenberg

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By Chris Cwik

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