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.

The Dallas Mavericks have been in eclipse over the last few months. They traded away young generational superstar Luka Doncic in early February, causing their fans to become indignant, and to make matters worse, several of their key players suffered serious injuries shortly afterward.

Unlike last year’s NBA Draft Lottery, the basketball world knows who the winner will select once the order is revealed. Duke’s Cooper Flagg is expected to be th