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Mavericks Hire Ujiri, Trade Doncic for Davis, Rebuild Around Flagg

5/6/2026

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Masai Ujiri was hired as the Dallas Mavericks’ team president and alternate governor.
Ujiri said the franchise will rebuild around Cooper Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year.
He explained that Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, prompting the firing of former general manager Nico Harrison.

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Masai Ujiri was hired as the Dallas Mavericks’ team president and alternate governor.
Ujiri said the franchise will rebuild around Cooper Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year.
He explained that Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, prompting the firing of former general manager Nico Harrison.