Cooper Flagg has cemented himself as one of the clear top-two picks in the 2025 NBA Draft next summer. The Duke superstar has gotten off to a historic start to his freshman season. Via ACC Network (on February 17): "COOPER.

The Athletic's "NBA Daily" discusses where the best fit for prospective No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg would be in the NBA.

Playing in San Antonio with Wembanyama could actually help his case. If the Spurs become title contenders, Flagg would get the exposure needed to rack up MVP votes, especially if he’s putting up high-scoring, all-around stat lines while leading an elite defense.

The Brooklyn Nets are more invested in the 2025 NBA Draft than most teams, but what changes if Cooper Flagg skips the Draft to return to Duke?

Grizzlies 119 (36-17), Suns 112 (26-27): The story of the game was KD reaching 30K on the scoring charts, but the Grizzlies won their 11th game in their last 13 contests. Morant’s 26 points helped propel the Grizzlies 1 1/2 games ahead of Denver for the No. 2 seed.

Flagg’s raw passing numbers are strong for any prospect, let alone a 6’9 freshman — 1.7 assist-to-turnover ratio, 24.9% assist rate and 14.8% turnover rate. The metrics I’m tracking lined up with the perception of Flagg as an excellent passing prospect.

NBA Draft analyst Sam Vecenie thinks Cooper Flagg's upside is on par with Zion Williamson's as an NBA prospect if not higher.

Cooper Flagg, Duke’s star freshman, who is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, is teasing staying in school for a second season. “S–t,” Flagg told The Athletic in an interview this week. “I want to come back next year.”

The Washington Wizards have a better chance than most to nab the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft this summer. Picking first in this year's draft comes with a potential franchise superstar in Cooper Flagg,