As MacMahon noted, "Sources told ESPN that Patrick Dumont, who just finished his first year as the Mavs' governor, considers the opportunity to be in position to draft a generational talent like Flagg a 'gift.' While Dumont has given Harrison great leeway to run basketball operations, the governor has final decision on all personnel matters."

In the first on the list, Juan Soto will return to Yankee Stadium for the first time since leaving the Yankees to sign a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets in December.

Dallas had just 1.8% odds of landing the top pick, marking one of the most unlikely wins in draft lottery history.

The Mavs won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on Monday night, a momentous feat — and a huge upset — that will give them the No. 1 pick in June’s draft and the right to select Duke star Cooper Flagg.

The Dallas Mavericks won the lottery Monday, falling backward from the disastrous Luka Dončić deal into the right to select Flagg at No. 1 on June 25.