Mavericks may have tipped hand with Cooper Flagg blunder ahead of NBA Draft
With the 2026 NBA Draft just days away, it appears the Dallas Mavericks may have unintentionally spoiled their own selection. A post briefly visible on the team's official website prematurely welcomed Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick, prompting a flurry of speculation about whether Dallas has already made its final decision.The now-deleted post featured a photo of Flagg in a Mavericks jersey with the caption: "With the 1st pick the Dallas Mavericks select Cooper Flagg. Welcome to Dallas." Dallas sports journalist Kevin Gray Jr. captured the blunder, which was later reported by Front Office Sports. The image was swiftly taken down, but not before fans and media alike began dissecting what many interpreted as a clear signal of intent.It wouldn't be a shocking move. Flagg has long been projected as the top pick, and Dallas has shown little […]