2025 draft thread: THE MAVS SELECT COOPER FLAGG

[F Gump]

I think if the Mavs are trading Gafford, they need to get a FRP back no matter what.

I wonder if we can cook up a 3 team trade where Mavs send Gafford to the Lakers, Austin Reaves gets sent to a 3rd team, and the Lakers 2031 pick plus a different guard gets sent to the Mavs.

Maybe Coby White? Lonzo Ball like FGump has mentioned as well. I can see the Bulls really like Reaves and pairing him with Giddy

To be clear, I like Ball in the trade I have outlined (Martin-Powell-Hardy) because you solve multiple issues, and you get an iffy player who has the potential to help (but also has question marks, making his price tag much lower).

But no way do I want to make him a TARGET where the Mavs give up desirable assets that other teams might prize, nor where the result doesn't solve issues of roster space and payroll.

And fwiw, I don't think C White is available. They like him and what he does for them. (That's what makes me think Ball is very available.)