One NBA executive quipped Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison basically played four-dimensional chess when he traded franchise cornerstone Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite long odds,

Williams floated the idea of Dallas using the pick to try to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 30-year-old Milwaukee Bucks superstar who led his team to an NBA title in 2021 and won Finals MVP honors. He’s also a two-time league MVP, most recently in 2020.

The Mavericks ended a streak of dreadful lottery luck Monday, claiming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. With the top pick, the team has a shot at landing Duke superstar Cooper Flagg.