Joshua Jefferson, the Iowa State forward with a jaw-dropping high school finish and a breakout college season, is emerging as a top-45 NBA draft pick with elite passing vision and crafty finishing. While his athleticism is average and his three-point shooting needs more aggression, his basketball IQ and fit with teams like Dallas—potentially alongside Cooper Flagg—make him a smart, versatile addition waiting for the right roster move.

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Dallas may be trading away key pieces this offseason — and it could be a windfall for the Lakers. Rumors point to potential deals involving Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford, all of whom could plug critical holes for LA. Thompson’s elite shooting, Washington’s versatile scoring and defense, and Gafford’s rim protection and efficiency make them all intriguing targets. With Gafford seeming like the most natural fit, the Lakers should prioritize him if they can’t land the others — a move that could seriously boost their chances next season.

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Dallas Mavericks are pulling the plug on Jason Kidd and diving headfirst into a full rebuild, with new president Masai Ujiri zeroing in on a fresh NBA assistant coach to develop Cooper Flagg — not a college guru. Rumors swirl that Ujiri’s Toronto playbook is back in action, eyeing rising assistants like Johnnie Bryant or Sam Cassell, aiming to craft a culture that wins with Flagg at the heart of it.

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