Donovan Mitchell or Devin Booker↔Cooper Flag. Trade story of monster newcomer again. What's the reality?
Jun 04, 2025
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That's where the problem starts. The trade scenario continues to be written.
ESPN said on the 4th (Korea time) 'If the Dallas Mavericks receive an unconventional trade offer, they can trade Cooper Flag.'San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Phoenix Suns could have an attractive offer'
Dallas, which won the first nomination after beating a mere 1.8% chance, made a perfect comeback.
This is because Flag is no less than Luca Doncic, who sent to the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade in terms of potential, skill and marketing potential.
The monster rookie and Duke University ace is 18 years old this year. He is a small forward and power forward, a multiplayer who is tall at 2m6 and has guard-like movements.
He is a multi-type player suitable for modern basketball.
It has strong defense, and the shot creation and ball handling are a little low. However, it has the potential to serve as the team's ace for the next 10 years. It is considered the best talent since Victor Wembanyama.
When comparing the potential of rookies, they often cite comparable players (comparison players). Flag's companion player is Kawhi Leonard. He is the league's best airlift forward.
Dallas gave up Doncic for Anthony Davis. It was a controversial blockbuster trade.
Dallas general manager Nico Harrison was heavily criticized. However, it provided a way out by bringing in Flag.
For now, Dallas is saying no to the flag trade.
However, the trade is still circulating.
ESPN said `San Antonio has the second-place nomination. After a swap deal with the No. 1 pick, three rookie nominations, including the No. 14 nomination rights in 2025, will be added. 'Once the trade is completed, Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagra will form the best newcomer one-two punches'
The four-way trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls allowed Dallas to win three rookie draft rights with ace Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland, Cleveland to win Cooper Flag, and the Los Angeles Lakers to win center Jarrett Allen.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
