Cooper Flagg is poised to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and there are high hopes for the Dallas Mavericks as his potential arrival is compared to legends like Dirk Nowitzki and even a fusion of LeBron James and Kevin Garnett. Not only does Flagg have the scoring, rebounding, and passing abilities, but his impressive freshman season at Duke, where he averaged 19.2 points, makes him a unique prospect.

As discussions swirl around Flagg's potential, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has made bold comparisons, suggesting that if LeBron and Garnett had a child, it would be Flagg. This sparks curiosity and excitement among Mavericks fans, especially given Luka Doncic's recent trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, further complicating Dallas' trajectory. The interest around Flagg raises questions about the Mavs' future and their strategies for complementing their roster.

The NBA preseason is concluding, with teams finalizing their rosters ahead of the regular season. Players who do not make the final roster may still remain with the organization through G League affiliations.

Recently, the Boston Celtics waived guard Jay Scrubb, along with Ron Harper Jr. and Hason Ward, with expectations that Scrubb will join the Maine G League team. Scrubb was previously drafted by the Brooklyn Nets and played for the LA Clippers, showcasing his talent in the G League.

The Boston Celtics concluded their preseason with a narrow loss to the Toronto Raptors, finishing with a strong 4-1 record. Following the game, the Celtics announced the waiving of three players: Jay Scrubb, Ron Harper Jr., and Hason Ward, all of whom are likely to pursue opportunities in the G League.

With the roster decisions pending, the Celtics have until Monday to determine the fate of Lonnie Walker IV, who remains on an Exhibit 10 deal. The team is set to kick off the regular season against the New York Knicks on October 22.