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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 […]

In one of the most highly anticipated NBA Summer League games in recent memory, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 87-85 on Thursday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The matchup featured the much-hyped debut of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and a determined Bronny James, son of […]

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 […]

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 […]

The opening of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas was set to start with a bang with a highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. The game was being billed as a matchup between Bronny James and No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. And as soon as the game began, Bronny James […]

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 […]

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 — The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Summer League. Before leaving for Las Vegas, however, the Mavs are holding practices in Dallas. Their first practice came on Tuesday, where Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard and Summer League head coach Josh Broghamer met with reporters after the practice. Broghamer was asked how many games Flagg will […]

It has been a busy offseason in the NBA. The 2025 NBA Draft was vastly improved in comparison to last year’s class. Some teams nailed what was the second year of two days of drafting, while others made questionable decisions. There were also some big-name free agents this offseason, most of whom have already signed […]

Thanks to the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks are equipped to go all-in on their future with number one overall pick Cooper Flagg as the cornerstone of their franchise. He’s already the upcoming face of the team and prior to even stepping onto an NBA court, New Balance Basketball has made Flagg their incoming […]

The Dallas Mavericks announced their Summer League roster on Thursday. Of course, 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg highlights the roster, but there are a number of intriguing names set to join the former Duke basketball star in Las Vegas. Mavs Summer League roster pic.twitter.com/8gPsqfEsJE — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) July 3, 2025 Dallas officially […]

There is never a dull moment in the NBA. Free agency is starting right now, but the biggest story of the offseason is that the Dallas Mavericks, after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fell into the top pick of the 2025 NBA Draft and drafted consensus No.1 overall prospect Cooper Flagg. It […]

The best time of the offseason is when all 30 teams assemble their rosters with rookies and other young talents looking to make a living in the league and head to Las Vegas, Nevada for NBA Summer League. Once again, the league will be hosting Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center on the […]

The Dallas Mavericks organization recently held its Mavs Academy Hoop Camp to kick off the summer, offering a fun environment for kids to come and learn the fundamentals of basketball with players on the team. During the event, No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg made an appearance and went out of his way to do something […]

The story of the NBA offseason so far has been that the Dallas Mavericks somehow stumbled into the top pick in the NBA draft, and they decided to pick the no-brainer Cooper Flagg. He was the easy pick and odds-on favorite to go first overall for a long time. Thanks to Flagg, the Mavericks have […]

The top overall pick in the NBA Draft is usually the best talent out of the draft class. While the potential is sky high, these prospects also face heavy pressure to become a franchise-altering player. This year, that burden went to Cooper Flagg, who the Dallas Mavericks selected with the first overall pick at the […]

The 2025 Las Vegas NBA Summer League is set to tip off on July 5, but all eyes are already locked on the marquee matchup scheduled for July 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, a faceoff between Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and second-year Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James. The […]

Kyrie Irving is likely going to take over the Dallas Mavericks’ starting point guard role at some point in the 2025-26 season. To begin the campaign, though, Irving will be unavailable as he recovers from ACL surgery. The Mavs have been rumored to be interested in adding a point guard this offseason as a result. […]

Luka Doncic was once considered the franchise star for the Dallas Mavericks. That changed, of course, when the Mavs traded Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers this past February. The Mavs were saved by luck (literally) after overcoming a 1.8 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, leading to […]

While the Dallas Mavericks are transitioning into a new era with Cooper Flagg now on the roster, Luka Doncic is preparing to settle into his new home with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Dave McMenamin ESPN, Doncic is still motivated by everything that happened following the Mavericks’ shocking decision to trade him to the […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is complete, and it has given us plenty of intriguing storylines and future stars to behold. The draft once again added to the list of potential generational players that will make their mark in the NBA for years to come. And while the Dallas Mavericks got the big prize in the […]

Just two days after being selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg is already showing his support for the local basketball scene. The former Duke standout attended the WNBA showdown between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at American Airlines Center on June 27, immersing himself in […]

Cooper Flagg is proud to be a member of the Dallas Mavericks community. So much so that he appeared at a WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever. The Mavericks selected Flagg with the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, to no one’s surprise. What the star showcased in college at […]