The Dallas Mavericks are going into the offseason knowing they are going to select Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick. While Flagg is an exciting player for the Mavs, he doesn't check off all the boxes of the team's needs for the upcoming season.

Another Duke player. Yes, the Blue Devils could have a decorated group of draftees in 2025. Maluach is a 7-footer who can add a prominent defensive presence to the Raptors’ front court. His size allows him to serve as a formidable lob threat. Maluach could be a solid addition next to RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes.

The Dallas Mavericks having a 1.8-percent chance to win the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft doesn’t even begin to explain how inexplicable it is that they’ll likely select Cooper Flagg as their next piece of the puzzle.