WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE MAVS AFTER KYRIE’S INJURY? Cooper Flagg’s NBA Player Comp & 2025 NBA Draft Q&A

On the latest Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe tackles a range of 2025 NBA Draft questions from his inbox, offering insight on team needs, player fits, and draft stock movement. He breaks down the Dallas Mavericks' draft outlook following Kyrie Irving’s season-ending ACL injury, which has shifted their focus from contending to potentially landing in the lottery for the second time in three years. Barlowe explores possible options for Dallas and how they might approach the draft. He also discusses Isaiah Evans’ potential fit in Charlotte, evaluates VCU’s Max Shulga, and considers how Thomas Sorber’s injury could impact his draft range. Barlowe provides a player comparison for Cooper Flagg, explains why Maxime Raynaud is underrated, and assesses Nolan Traore’s draft stock. Additionally, he dives into the Orlando Magic’s scoring struggles and how they might address them in the draft while sharing his thoughts on prospects like Egor Demin, Jase Richardson, and Alex Condon.Timestamps3:49 – Dallas Mavericks' draft plans after Kyrie Irving's injury12:34 – Isaiah Evans’ potential fit for a team like Charlotte14:02 – Jaland Lowe discussion15:03 – Evaluating VCU’s Max Shulga15:53 – How Thomas Sorber’s injury could impact his draft range17:18 – Cooper Flagg player comparison20:16 – Why Maxime Raynaud is underrated22:10 – Nolan Traore’s draft range22:50 – Rockets possibly getting the Suns’ 2025 first-round pick24:05 – Orlando Magic’s need for guard help and scoring issues25:30 – Thoughts on Egor Demin27:19 – Jase Richardson breakdown29:48 – Analysis of Alex Condon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.