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The Dallas Mavericks’ top pick, Cooper Flagg, bounced back in dominant fashion during Saturday’s NBA Summer League matchup, posting a game-high 31 points in a 76-69 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Flagg’s performance came after a subpar debut against the Los Angeles Lakers, where he scored just 10 points on 5-of-21 shooting and failed […]

The No. 1 headliner at NBA Summer League this year has been the top overall pick in Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg. After shaking off a so-so summer league debut by his standards, Cooper Flagg bounced back in his second summer league game for the Mavericks, including a nifty and-one that looked like shades of […]

Every offseason is a pivotal one for Klay Thompson at this point of his 12-year NBA career, as he tries to do everything in his power to win another ring and help the Dallas Mavericks reach the mountaintop. It is also a big summer from a personal standpoint. The four-time champion essentially confirmed what the […]

Dallas Mavericks No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg has been generating headlines for his early play at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but while he was there, he found out a little bit of important information regarding a popular video game. During a meeting with Ronnie 2K of NBA 2K fame, Cooper Flagg found […]

LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg bounced back following an up and down Summer League debut with a stellar performance on Saturday. Flagg’s Dallas Mavericks were defeated by a final score of 76-69 by the San Antonio Spurs, but Flagg scored 31 points on 10-21 shooting from the field and 3-9 shooting from beyond the arc. […]

There was little doubt who the Dallas Mavericks would select when they won the NBA Draft lottery in May. The team celebrated as if it were New Year’s Eve at midnight when they knew they could select Cooper Flagg out of Duke after the young phenom’s freshman season. A loud “Coop” chant from Dallas fans […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks are 1-0 in Summer League, but the team is dealing with an injury at the moment. Forward Melvin Ajinca missed Thursday’s 87-85 win against the Los Angeles Lakers with a groin injury. On Saturday, it was revealed that Ajinca will also miss the Mavs’ game against the San Antonio […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban strongly criticized NBA players’ participation in the Olympics during a recent appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, calling for the tournament to be limited to players 21 years old and younger. “I hated it,” Cuban said. “I complained about it every single year because with my attitude, guys going to […]

LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft for many reasons. He features exceptional talent, a balanced overall game and incredible athleticism. At Summer League, however, multiple people have told me — both in interviews and informal conversation — that Flagg’s elite competitive drive and unquestioned desire […]

Kyrie Irving has undergone one of the biggest transformations the basketball world has ever seen, and he has done so in a relatively short period of time. He arrived on the Dallas Mavericks as a complete wild card, carrying the reputation as a locker-room cancer and self-destructive personality. The terrific point guard helped the franchise […]

LAS VEGAS — Miles Kelly played a significant role in the Dallas Mavericks’ 87-85 Summer League victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Kelly scored 17 points and added four rebounds to go along with two assists and a steal. He was quite efficient, shooting 6-12 from the field and 3-8 from beyond […]

LAS VEGAS — Josh Broghamer is coaching the Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League team. Broghamer has received the opportunity to learn from Mavs’ regular season head coach Jason Kidd in recent seasons. Following Friday’s Summer League practice, Broghamer revealed Kidd’s message for Summer League. Mavericks Summer League head coach Josh Broghamer on Jason Kidd’s message for […]

The pressure is on Dallas Mavericks No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg to perform at the highest level. On Thursday, fans got a glimpse of his potential in his NBA Summer League debut against the Los Angeles Lakers. Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals as the Mavericks […]

With Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg making his Summer League debut, it was no doubt a frustrating one for the No. 1 overall pick, who shot five of 21 from the field. While Flagg himself would be brutally honest about the Mavericks’ debut, the Summer League head coach took a more positive spin on the […]

Cooper Flagg has been the talk of the Dallas Mavericks since the night they selected him with the first overall pick. On Thursday, the anticipation finally turned into action when he made his Summer League debut against Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The crowd inside the Thomas & Mack Center was electric before […]

Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday in a Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers held at the Thomas and Mack Center. And Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was on hand to help out. Jeanty performed a ceremonial tip-off prior to the matchup between the Mavericks and the Lakers, per ESPN’s […]

LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by a final score of 87-85 to begin their Summer League on Thursday night. Flagg played fairly well, scoring 10 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists and three steals. He only shot 5-21 from the field and 0-5 […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ luck in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade seemed to be rotten — until it wasn’t. They managed to win the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting Cooper Flagg in the process, and they’re now set up to be a major contending force as soon as next season […]

Cooper Flagg showed a glimpse of what he can do for the Dallas Mavericks after making his much-anticipated debut in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Thursday. Flagg helped the Mavericks to a tight win over the Los Angeles Lakers, 72-70, at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Lakers had a chance to […]

Dallas Mavericks fans hoping for an offensive transformation may be in for a treat next season. During Cooper Flagg’s introductory press conference, minority owner Mark Cuban hinted at a bold change involving Dereck Lively II, who could shift into a modern stretch five center role. Cuban’s vision includes Lively taking two to three three-point attempts […]

Kyrie Irving had nothing but positive things to say about Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks’ 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. It marked Flagg’s debut in the Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks picked him first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, viewing him as an incredible talent […]

Cooper Flagg didn’t disappoint in his much anticipated NBA Summer League debut. But he wasn’t the most dominating performer either inside the Thomas and Mack Center. That title belonged to a unheralded Mavericks player. One who grabbed the spotlight and handled the scoring load for Dallas. Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers helped headline […]

LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg made his unofficial NBA debut on Thursday in a Summer League game featuring Flagg’s Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Flagg ended up finishing the game with 10 points, four rebounds and two assists while shooting 5-21 from the field and 0-5 from beyond the arc, however, there is […]

Jason Kidd must wait until Nov. 1 to officially coach Cooper Flagg. But the Dallas Mavericks head coach got a glimpse of his prized first overall pick in Las Vegas. Kidd observed from the Thomas and Mack Center stands for Flagg’s NBA Summer League debut. The top pick entered a heavily hyped summer league battle […]

A showdown between Bronny James and Cooper Flagg is one for the future. One that commenced on Thursday in Salt Lake City as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League.  Throughout the contest, flashes of what is expected this season shone through. Both James and Flagg went at […]

Cooper Flagg wasted no time in attacking the rim in his NBA Summer League debut. Delivering an all-out sprint before throwing it down for the Dallas Mavericks. The top pick of the NBA Draft walked into the Thomas and Mack Center as the main attraction. Flagg even received an honest claim from one summer league […]

The Dallas Mavericks get their first real look at Cooper Flagg in their first summer league game. He and the Mavericks take on Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers in one of NBA Summer League’s marquee games. With tickets for Dallas’ first game in Las Vegas going for hundreds of dollars, the stars are […]

In a new Amazon Prime promo, Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks’ Hall of Fame forward, reflects on when he first fell in love with the game. Nowitzki reportedly distanced himself from the Mavericks, the team he played 21 NBA seasons for, while capturing a championship in 2011. However, the 14-time All-Star will be one of […]

Nico Harrison wants players with chips on their shoulder. New Dallas Mavericks guard D’Angelo Russell seems to fit that bill to him. Russell signed a two-year deal with the Mavericks this summer, the second year being a player option. He spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, trying to find a […]

On Wednesday, the NBA officially announced the groups for its 2025-26 in-season tournament, which will be the third straight year the league has put on the event. While the fan reception has been hit or miss so far, this year’s tournament figures to have an extra bit of spice thanks to the fact that the […]

Fans have started speculating that Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion is dating Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson after the five-time NBA All-Star was seemingly seen in the background of one of her photos. She took to Instagram on July 9, 2025, to share a set of bikini-clad photos. Speculation began after Thompson was seemingly seen […]

With only days to go until his highly anticipated NBA debut, many are wondering what to expect from Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. After a successful freshman season at Duke, Flagg is known for his scoring, shooting, and defense. However, according to Mavericks Summer League coach Josh Broghamer, there’s an underrated part of Flagg’s game […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will begin their 2K26 Summer League on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The highly-anticipated affair will feature players such as Cooper Flagg and Bronny James, however, Mavs center Jamarion Sharp is another player to watch. At 7’5″, Sharp’s potential is especially intriguing. While speaking to reporters after practice on […]

After losing Jared Dudley to the Denver Nuggets, God Shammgod to the Orlando Magic, and Sean Sweeney to the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks are searching for new assistant coaches to join Jason Kidd’s staff. Well, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, it appears that fan favorite Popeye Jones will be reuniting with Kidd […]

NBA 2K26 Summer League projects to draw no shortage of attention. Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg will bring in much of that attention. However, the Mavs’ Summer League roster features a number of other intriguing players. Without further ado, let’s take a look at two must-watch Mavericks aside from Flagg at Summer […]

Cooper Flagg and Bronny James are set to headline one of the most anticipated NBA Summer League matchups in league history when the Dallas Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. The game marks the official Summer League debut for Flagg, the No. 1 […]

The state of Texas has suffered from massive floods, causing destruction with over 100 confirmed deaths. It’s a true natural disaster that has the country sending help to Texas to help. With reports still providing updates of what’s going on, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sent a heartfelt message to families and individuals who have […]

DALLAS — There is no shortage of expectations around Cooper Flagg. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick, Flagg features the potential of an All-Star. With all of that being said, Flagg admitted that the adjustment to a new situation with the Mavs in the NBA is “tough” while speaking to reporters after Tuesday’s practice ahead […]

Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis recently underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina he suffered during the 2024-25 NBA season, according to Shams Charania. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp in September. Throughout the year, Davis was hit in the face […]