On top of that, it's a massive boost for a franchise that has been in significant turmoil since trading star player Luka Dončić and seeing both Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis struggle with injuries.

The Nets were one of several teams who learned this the hard way on Monday in Chicago.

With the team at full force health wise, the Mavericks' 2025-26 starting five would potentially be Irving, Klay Thompson, Flagg, Davis and Daniel Gafford.