Sun Jun 22 17:20:00 UTC 2025: **Duke’s Cooper Flagg Expected to Be Top Pick in 2025 NBA Draft**

With the 2025 NBA Draft just around the corner, the Dallas Mavericks, after a surprising lottery win, are reportedly set to select Duke freshman Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick. The Mavericks have scheduled a private visit with Flagg, indicating their strong interest in the versatile forward.

Flagg, lauded for his skill set and mental fortitude, is expected to step into a significant playmaking role for the Mavericks, potentially becoming the successor to Luka Doncic.

The mock draft also features Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper as the projected No. 2 pick for the San Antonio Spurs, while Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe has risen to No. 3, potentially landing with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, Rutgers star Ace Bailey’s stock has dropped to No. 7.

The article highlights potential trades and shifts in team strategies based on prospect evaluations. A major development is the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the No. 10 pick.

Several international players are also featured, emphasizing the growing global talent pool in the NBA. Trade talks are heating up around the league as teams finalize their draft strategies and explore opportunities to improve their rosters.

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