This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks as Cooper Flagg makes Dallas Mavericks big winners of offseason.

The Dallas Mavericks made one of the worst trades in NBA history, but they have been overshadowed by a conference rival, says Bill Simmons.

Nearly 400 players have suited up in the green, white or blue for the Dallas Mavericks over the first 45 years of the franchise. To commemorate their anniversary, we’re ranking the top 45.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is in the middle of recovering from tearing his ACL in early March against the Sacramento Kings. Any hope of the Mavs making a postseason run last year ended right there, but it ended up with the Mavs landing Cooper Flagg, who can help carry the team into the post-Luka Doncic era.

Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell used a Halloween party example to explain Anthony Davis' impressive veteran leadership.

Russell is eager to join his new teammates on the court, naming Klay Thompson as the player he is most excited about

The Dallas Mavericks can't afford to prioritize Nico Harrison's focus on defense when choosing between Brandon Williams and Dennis Smith Jr.