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The Mavericks had the winning numbers. The team with just a 1.8% chance at winning the No. 1 pick won, against virtually all the odds
The primary talk of the NBA offseason for this summer could very well surround the prospects of a blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. Following the team's third-straight first-round exit,
Now, the Jazz enter another offseason wondering what to do with their roster, especially star forward Lauri Markkanen. The former Cleveland Cavaliers standout has been the subject of trade rumors for years now, but his value is lower now after a contract extension, some injuries and a down season overall.
Not only did the Jazz drop to No. 5 in the draft order, the Dallas Mavericks landed the No. 1 pick (after having only a 1.8% chance to do so), the San Antonio Spurs snagged the No. 2 pick, the Philadelphia 76ers nabbed the No. 3 pick and the Charlotte Hornets got the No. 4 pick.
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Yardbarker on MSNDwyane Wade had perfect reaction to Utah Jazz getting fifth pickThe Utah Jazz had a disappointing outcome with the draft lottery, but Dwyane Wade is looking at the bright side.
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Flagg is the best American-born prospect the NBA has seen in years. The 6-foot-9 forward suited up at Team USA’s camp before even playing a college game, scoring over LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Scouts thought he could potentially bring a championship to an NBA franchise one day.
There was a lot of public relations speak when the Utah Hockey Club unveiled its new nickname, branding and logo to the Utah Mammoth last week. But ESPN's Scott Van Pelt explained it better than anyone.
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Fadeaway World on MSNJazz Could Send Multiple First-Round Picks To Land No. 1 Pick From Mavericks: 13 FRPs Available For TradeThe Jazz finished with the third-worst record in the league at 19–63, giving them a share of the best lottery odds. Still, they fell to the fifth overall pick, while the Mavericks, who had just a 1.8% chance of winning the lottery, leaped to No. 1 and now hold the rights to Cooper Flagg.