Flagg completely changes the Mavericks' trajectory for next season and the future. If he can quickly live up to his potential — or exceed it — the Mavericks could be contenders with a young star and a roster that includes Davis, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Klay Thompson — and Irving, whenever he returns.

Rutgers University is in full celebration mode after two of its players were taken in the first five picks of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night.

Newly drafted San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper says working out with Giannis Antetokounmpo alongside his former Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey last season changed the way he sees the game.