The Mavericks felt that Doncic didn't give them the best chance to win a title — despite the fact that they made the NBA Finals just a year ago — constantly repeating the phrase "defense wins championships" as the explanation for the deal.

What would a Mavericks lineup look like with Flagg in the mix? The Dallas Morning News staff writer Brad Townsend projects what the grouping might be next season after Irving returns from his ACL tear: *P.J. Washington can back up both forward spots and Flagg on occasion can play guard or point-forward.

Jazz fans were justifiably furious at the lottery's final results. The scapegoat in question after the Jazz rewarded the fifth overall pick was the Boston Celtics' former President of Basketball Operations, Danny Ainge. Many Jazz fans took to their X accounts to express their displeasure with the former Celtics executive.

Peterson enters the 2025–26 season as the No. 1-ranked high school player and the top overall draft prospect. He already has the frame to step onto an NBA court, but what separates him is just how polished and well-rounded he is as a guard.