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The Dallas Mavericks haven't had too busy of an offseason in terms of roster movement. They drafted Cooper Flagg first overall and agreed to terms to sign D'Angelo Russell to round out the roster. Barring a trade to open up another roster spot, Dallas' roster is set for the 2025-26 season.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract.

If those numbers are true, then Flagg will have made more money last year than he will on his rookie salary in the NBA. Flagg won't reach the $28 million mark in salary until his second season, assuming he signs for the maximum allowed.

Cooper Flagg will participate with the Mavericks in the NBA Summer League, beginning against the Lakers as part of an ESPN doubleheader on July 10.

Flagg has gone from sitting on a bucket for hours at a time harvesting peas to finding a place in the NBA as the No. 1 draft pick.

The total value of the contract for the top pick on the 2025-26 rookie wage scale is in the range of $62.7 million.