The brains are open! If the Mavericks trade the No. 1 pick, can the Lakers and Suns participate?

Cooper Flag has long been the No. 1 pick this year, and the Dallas Mavericks, who won the No. 1 pick with a 1.8% chance, became the biggest winner. What? Do you think the Mavericks will sign the No. 1 pick and sign the No. 1 pick? How can this be...wait, considering that the Mavericks' general manager is a "madman" named Nico Harrison, we'd better not be too damn. Look, ESPN has simulated three transactions. If Harrison really wants to sign the top pick in the trade, these quotes may make him unable to refuse?

Mavericks got: the second pick in 2025, the No. 14 pick in 2025, the first round pick in 2027, and the Hawks won their first round swap rights in 2030, the Spurs got: the ultimate goal of the Spurs is to let Flag and Vinban Yama partner to form a pair of enough to dominate the league for more than ten years. So for the Spurs, who hold the second pick, how much is the price to improve a draft pick up? In 2017, the 76ers spent only one future first round pick to exchange their No. 3 draw with the No. 3 pick in the hands of the Celtics. Counting further, in 1993, the Warriors spent three future first rounds to exchange the No. 3 draw in their hands with the No. 1 pick, and finally chose Chris Webber.

In this transaction, the Spurs gave two first rounds and one first round swap. While the Mavericks won the second-place pick this year, they can also choose a lottery pick. Given the current turbulent state of the Eagles, their first round of 2027 picks also have high potential value. So the question is, is the Mavericks interested in Harper (potential second-tier show)?

Mavericks get: Mitchell, 2031 Lakers first round, 2028 Lakers first round swap, 2030 Lakers first round swap

Cavaliers get: 2025 No. 1 pick, Jevin Carter, Vincent, Klebel, P.J. Washington, Gafford

Lakers get: Jaret Allen

Bulls get: Cornector, Caleb Martin, 2026 Cavaliers second round, 2027 Nuggets second round, 2028 Cavaliers second round

Since it's a brain-opener, why not be more crazy? The Cavaliers broke up the 64-win combination of the regular season to get Flag, allowing him, Mobley and Garland to portray the team's future. In terms of the Mavericks, Mitchell is more suitable for their lineup with rich frontcourt than Antetokounmpo. During Irving's recovery, Mitchell can serve as the main controller. When Irving returns, the two can form a double shot in the backcourt, and there are also Davis and Lefly in the frontcourt.

The Lakers got their long-coveted center, and Allen is one of the big men most suitable for partnering with Doncic. Of course, the Lakers paid a lot of money. They not only gave away the first round pick and Cornector, but also gave the right to swap the first round. But if all goes well, they can get a quasi-All-star center while keeping Reeves.

Finally, the Bulls became the fourth-party team that helped to balance the trade, and they received Cornector and some second-round compensation by eating Martin's contract.

Mavericks get: Booker, 29th pick in 2025, 2028 first round pick (self/Knicks/Wilms are the last), 2029 first round swap (Cavs/Timberwolves/Jazz are the last)

Suns get: 2025 No. 1 pick, Clay Thompson, P.J. Washington, Marshall, Caleb Martin

The core of this deal is the Mavericks exchange the future for the present. The Mavericks need a player who can carry the team's offense during Irving's absence and partner with him after Irving returns. Booker meets this requirement, and he is at his peak. Healthy Thick Brows, Irving and Booker will immediately have the threat of competing for the championship, and the Mavericks can also get some draft picks to ensure the continuity of the team.

The Suns have completely started the reconstruction mode. They lack their own draft picks and cannot play badly in recent years, but if there is Flag, the team can directly enter the reconstruction track. Plus, if the Suns had sent Durant away before that, they might have more chips to facilitate the deal.

(text/Thai Fu)