尽管NBA否认并没有证据, 但达拉斯马维里克斯在2025年2月的1.8%选秀胜利引发了操纵指控. Dallas Mavericks' 1.8% draft win in Feb 2025 sparks manipulation claims despite NBA's denial and no evidence.

2025年2月,Dallas Mavericks以1.8%的几率赢得NBA彩票, In February 2025, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery with a 1.8% chance, selecting top prospect Cooper Flagg. 两名NBA业主告诉调查播客Pablo Torre, 他们认为结果被操纵, 尽管没有任何证据或官方调查, Two NBA owners told investigative podcaster Pablo Torre they believed the outcome was manipulated, casting doubt on the process’s integrity despite no evidence or official investigation. 在Luka Dončić交易和总经理Nico Harrison被开除之后,获胜激起了对联盟影响力的猜测。 The win followed the trade of Luka Dončić and the firing of general manager Nico Harrison, fueling speculation about league influence. 尽管NBA坚持选秀公平，但这一异常结果重新引发了人们对透明度的担忧。 While the NBA maintains the draft was fair, the unusual result has reignited concerns about transparency. Flagg在他的新手赛季表现非常出色,平均每场比赛平均20.4点和4.1个协助点。 Flagg has performed strongly in his rookie season, averaging 20.4 points and 4.1 assists per game.