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Bulls lose coin flip to the Mavericks, miss out on Cooper Flagg in 2025 NBA Draft

The Chicago Bulls got the 12th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after an ill-fated coin toss with the Dallas Mavericks.

On Monday, the Mavericks shockingly won the sweepstakes for Duke standout Cooper Flagg after winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery despite having an extended season in the Play-In Tournament. During the lottery, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson reported that a tie-breaking coin toss led to the Mavs' eventual win.

Thirteen teams had the chance to win the No. 1 pick with the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets having the best odds at 14% each due to their league-low records.