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How Cooper Flagg reset Mavs after Davis-Doncic trade
- Dallas pivots from the Davis-Doncic era to build around 19-year-old Cooper Flagg, reshaping the franchise.
- The trade reduced payroll and created cap flexibility, including access to a $15.1 million midlevel and a $21 million trade exception.
- Dumont and the interim front office fame are vetting candidates to become the permanent basketball operations leader.
- Anthony Davis’ time in Dallas was hampered by injuries, limiting his impact and complicating the return.
- Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, prompting a rebuilding approach around Flagg.
- Cooper Flagg is on pace to join elite company with 20+ points, 6+ rebounds, and 4+ assists per game as a teen.
- Dallas' return includes Oklahoma City's first-round pick and Golden State's top-20 protected pick in 2030.
- Davis was dealt to Washington in a salary-dump after fan unrest and leadership changes in Dallas.
- The league views the 2026-27 Mavericks as a team needing time to mature around Flagg.
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