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The Dallas Mavericks are expected to draft Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 Draft, but could instead move him to the Boston Celtics in a huge trade package.
Boston also reportedly met with projected lottery pick wing Tre Johnson of Texas, but both he and Flagg will be long gone by the time the Celtics pick at Nos. 28 and 32. And though the Celtics may have to shed some salary ahead of the 2025-26 season as they prepare to play without the injured Jayson Tatum, a blockbuster deal may be unlikely.
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Celtics Wire on MSNWould you trade Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown for presumptive No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg?Would you trade star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown for presumptive No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg? The likely future Dallas Mavericks star prospect met with the Celtics recently, catching the attention of media and fans alike as we collectively tried to guess what might be afoot with such news percolating up at the start of Boston's offseason.
During the season, the Celtics were sold to new ownership. The new management has been reported to be eyeing cost-cutting moves. A new report has come out that has sparked major trade rumors. According to a report from NBA insider Kevin O'Connor, as shared by Yahoo Sports, Boston has interviewed Duke standout Cooper Flagg.
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Sporting News on MSNBoston Celtics' pursuit of Duke Blue Devils basketball star Cooper Flagg in a Jaylen Brown trade ‘something to monitor'The Boston Celtics will be active in the next few months to get under the second tax apron with Jayson Tatum set to miss most of the 2025-26 season after his Achilles tear against the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs.
The Dallas Mavericks may have the No.1 overall pick and a chance to take Duke star Cooper Flagg. But as exciting as that possibly is, it is hard to overlook the
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Fadeaway World on MSNCooper Flagg Picks Nikola Jokic Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander As Best Player In The NBAThe imminent No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg makes his feelings clear on the best player in the NBA, and it's not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Sporting News on MSNCeltics turn heads with surprising Cooper Flagg decision; Trade coming?The Celtics reportedly decided to interview Duke phenom Cooper Flagg.