Dallas Mavericks Build Roster Around Rookie Cooper Flagg

Dallas Mavericks first‑overall pick Cooper Flagg entered the NBA in 2025 and was named the 2025‑26 Rookie of the Year, sparking a surge in demand for his rookie cards. Topps’ 2025‑26 Chrome and Hoops products feature Flagg’s cards, with low‑numbered parallels selling for $1,000‑$5,000 and a 1‑of‑1 Rookie Debut Patch Auto projected to be worth over $1 million.

Seeking to complement Flagg’s emergence, the Mavericks are reportedly targeting 24‑year‑old swingman Bennedict Mathurin. Mathurin, a former No. 6 overall pick who helped the Indiana Pacers reach the 2025 NBA Finals, is being considered in a sign‑and‑trade deal involving the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Adding Mathurin would give Dallas a young wing with championship experience to pair with Flagg as the team eyes a playoff push.