Coverage dated June 24, 2025 to June 26, 2025

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

Headline from KRDO, from the development of Jun 25, 2025

Newest development Jun 27, 2025 · 2 reportsCooper Flagg looks comfortable in new home as No. 1 pick gets introduced in Dallas - The Daily Reporter

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke University forward Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA

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Jun 25, 2025Names this update
Duke phenom Cooper Flagg goes to Dallas Mavericks with No. 1 overall pick in NBA draft
Headline from KRDO ·
Jun 26, 2025
The Dallas Mavs select Cooper Flagg Number 1 in the NBA draft: Get his official jersey at Fanatics NOW with FREE shipping
Headline from The Oregonian ·
Jun 27, 2025Newest
Cooper Flagg looks comfortable in new home as No. 1 pick gets introduced in Dallas - The Daily Reporter
Headline from Green Field Reporter ·

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Reports & sources

19 articles, oldest first.

KRDO
Duke phenom Cooper Flagg goes to Dallas Mavericks with No. 1 overall pick in NBA draft (opens KRDO)
Published Jun 24, 2025
KRDO's feed description
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke University forward Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA
New York Post
Cooper Flagg fulfills his NBA destiny as Mavericks’ No. 1 pick (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 24, 2025
New York Post's feed description
The freshman forward became the sixth player from Duke to be tabbed at No. 1, which now is twice as many as any other NCAA program in league history.
Bangor Daily News
Cooper Flagg makes Maine history as top pick in the NBA draft (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Jun 24, 2025
Bangor Daily News's feed description
The Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg first overall at the league draft Wednesday night in Brooklyn, New York
The Boston Globe
Cooper Flagg the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Jun 24, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
The Maine native averaged 19.2 points and 7.5 rebounds while leading Duke to the Final Four.
Portland Press Herald
Cooper Flagg taken first overall in NBA draft by Dallas Mavericks (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Jun 24, 2025
Portland Press Herald's feed description
The Newport native becomes first Mainer to be selected No. 1 overall in a major sports league in America.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Duke phenom Cooper Flagg goes to Dallas Mavericks with No. 1 overall pick in NBA draft | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jun 24, 2025
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke University forward Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cooper Flagg Mavericks jersey: Buy gear for Dallas No. 1 pick in NBA Draft 2025 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Jun 25, 2025
Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description
Cooper Flagg was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. His jersey is available now online.
Fox News
Cooper Flagg goes No 1 to Dallas Mavericks in draft, perhaps NBA planned it that way? (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 25, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' newest rookie set to hit the floor, was asked about the conspiracy theories around how the team was able to obtain the top pick.
The Oregonian
The Dallas Mavs select Cooper Flagg Number 1 in the NBA draft: Get his official jersey at Fanatics NOW with FREE shipping (opens The Oregonian)
Published Jun 25, 2025
The Oregonian's feed description
The pick is in, and Cooper Flagg has been selected number one by the Dallas Mavericks. Grab his official jersey at Fanatics now, with free shipping.
Fox News
Mavericks select Cooper Flagg with top pick in 2025 NBA Draft after controversial lottery (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 25, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Cooper Flagg became first White American top NBA draft pick since 1977 as Dallas Mavericks select the Duke freshman phenom who earned All-American honors.
New York Post
The surprising way Cooper Flagg celebrated being No. 1 draft pick (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 25, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Cooper Flagg went somewhere very unique after being crowned the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cooper Flagg taken by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 pick in NBA Draft 2025 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Jun 25, 2025
Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description
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.
Green Field Reporter
Cooper Flagg looks comfortable in new home as No. 1 pick gets introduced in Dallas - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Jun 26, 2025
Green Field Reporter's feed description
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg didn’t wait for Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison to break the silence with an opening statement as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft was introduced to a packed Dallas news conference. “Hello,” Flagg said about the time the clock struck noon Friday.
Bangor Daily News
Watch: Maine native Cooper Flagg has 1st press conference with Dallas Mavericks (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Jun 26, 2025
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Cooper Flagg will be joined by Dalla Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd at 1 p.m. EDT.

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