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Cooper Flagg’s perfect future Mavericks co-star is hiding in plain sight

The Mavericks would be thrilled if they can form this duo for next season, but it all depends on where Dallas stands in the NBA Draft Lottery.

Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks have the perfect co-star for Cooper Flagg waiting for them in the 2026 NBA Draft, and his name is Darryn Peterson. The Mavericks' chances of landing him will all depend on where they pick in the 2026 NBA draft, as Peterson is one of the best teenage guard prospects this league has ever seen, but Dallas is no stranger to getting some ping pong balls to bounce their way.