The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a trade that would change the fate of their roster and inadvertently set the stage for a potential future with Cooper Flagg. By acquiring Luka Doncic in a lopsided deal with the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers secured a superstar to build around, while unknowingly paving the way for a possible Flagg addition in the future.
The Mavericks’ fortunes took a dramatic turn when they won the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft lottery despite having a mere 1.8% chance. This unexpected turn of events has Mavericks fans ecstatic. Mavericks GM Nico Harrison’s willingness to make bold trades, including sending Doncic to the Lakers, has sparked debate. Harrison’s friendship with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka likely played a role in the deal.
The Lakers gave up a single first-round draft pick and didn’t include Austin Reaves in the trade. With Flagg potentially becoming the next big thing, the Lakers may be eyeing him as their next target. If the Mavericks were to trade Flagg in the future, the Lakers would be well-positioned to swoop in, given their history with Harrison.
Flagg’s generational talent and versatility would make him an ideal fit alongside Doncic, forming a formidable duo that could propel the Lakers to championship contention. As the Lakers look to build a contender around Doncic, they’ll need to make savvy moves this summer. With Flagg potentially on the horizon, the Lakers may be willing to do whatever it takes to add him to their roster.
The Mavericks’ lottery luck may have Harrison thinking he made the right move in trading Doncic. The odds of Flagg ending up in Los Angeles just got significantly better. Lakers fans should be happy with the potential opportunity to land Flagg in the future. The Lakers’ future looks bright with Doncic and the possibility of adding Flagg to their roster.
