Anthony Davis has been the center of trade rumors recently, as the Dallas Mavericks have made it clear that they are open to trading the big man. This is something that can't be said, though, about rookie Cooper Flagg. The Dallas rookie is a pivotal part of the team's future, and it's clear Dallas is ready to start building around him (subscription required).
According to Marc Stein of the Stein Line, "The Mavericks are believed to be willing to discuss trades for anyone on the roster not named Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving."
This further highlights the notion that Dallas is ready to start the Flagg era.