One of the biggest hurdles in team-building these days is the dreaded second apron. How will that affect free agency and potential trades?

Celtics president Brad Stevens said it was their priority to re-sign their free agent big men in Luke Kornet and Al Horford.

Alongside Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively, Naji Marshall and PJ Washington, Flagg joins a sizeable Dallas roster that could look to reignite a bigger brand of basketball.

Cooper Flagg enters near-perfect situation with Mavs, Nico Harrison With a quality roster around him, Flagg is not going to Dallas as the sole answer.

Dallas Mavericks aim high in the 2025 NBA draft, choosing Cooper Flagg as their top pick. Analysts believe this team could contend for the NBA finals.