Dallas landed Cooper Flagg No.1 pick to anchor a youth-led rebuild after Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers. Dallas plans to cope without Kyrie Irving, signing D'Angelo Russell to steady the backcourt while Dante Exum returns and Jaden Hardy’s fate could hinge on a late-roster move. Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Flagg provide upside as Dallas positions for 2025-26 with depth behind Russell and a larger role for young players.