On paper, the Knicks appear closer to championship contention. But Dallas has something New York doesn’t: Cooper Flagg. While the Knicks won’t make a selection until the late second round, the Mavericks are adding a player who hasn’t drawn this much hype since Zion Williamson.

The Dallas Mavericks will face their former franchise cornerstone in one of the most anticipated preseason games of the fall. On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced a four-game preseason slate that includes an Oct.