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Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gave the perfect response on choosing between himself and LeBron James. Dallas’ No. 1 pick is starting his NBA career with massive hype after a terrific year at Duke. Flagg racked up several accolades during his tenure at Durham, including being named National College Player of the Year and leading the […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have found their next franchise cornerstone in Cooper Flagg, and the excitement isn’t limited to the NBA world. On Wednesday night at the NBA Summer League, Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby added his voice to the buzz with a clear endorsement that has Mavs fans talking. Crosby shared […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has finished behind Cooper Flagg throughout his career. Flagg finished as the top-ranked prospect out of high school. He and the Duke Blue Devils made a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament than Baylor did. Finally, the Dallas Mavericks picked Flagg No. 1 overall in the draft while Edgecombe […]

Fans of the Dallas Mavericks recently got their first glimpse of number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. While he had a rough shooting night in his first game with the team, Flagg bounced back to the tune of 32 points in the Mavericks’ most recent contest […]

The NBA Summer League is always a hotbed for hype. However, that hype can quickly spiral into overreaction. For the Dallas Mavericks, the 2025 Summer League brought a spotlight on their new franchise cornerstone, No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Fans and pundits alike have been quick to read into his flashes of brilliance and […]

There aren’t many people who imagine Las Vegas in the middle of July as a destination location. Between the scorching hot temperatures and dry climate, the city may not seem ideal for a vacation in the summer. Yet, every July for a couple of weeks, Sin City transitions into the ultimate location for NBA fans. […]

With his San Antonio Spurs having just knocked off Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Summer League battle that pitted the league’s top two draft picks in 2025, Dylan Harper recounted a moment in which Flagg was coming at him during the contest. “I think with a player that good sometimes you […]

No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg didn’t get off to the best start in NBA Summer League with the Dallas Mavericks, but he quickly avenged himself. In his second Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs, Flagg carried the Mavericks with 31 points on 10-for-21 shooting, knocking down a trio of 3-pointers in the […]

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 […]

Carter Bryant and the San Antonio Spurs had a hard time defending Cooper Flagg throughout Saturday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. In 31 minutes of action, Flagg finished with 31 points, four rebounds, one assist, and a block. He shot 10-of-21 from the field, including 3-of-9 from beyond the arc, and 8-of-13 from the free-throw […]

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 […]

The fantastic San Antonio Spurs-Dallas Mavericks rivalry may have unofficially entered the next era. In a match-up of the top two picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, Dylan Harper and the Summer Spurs beat Cooper Flagg and the Mavs 76-69 in NBA Summer League play. It marked Harper’s debut in Summer League competition. After missing […]

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 — 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 […]

Before Cooper Flagg was the No. 1 draft pick by the Dallas Mavericks, he was a freshman sensation at Duke. In doing so, he made an indelible impression on everyone he played with and for. That includes his former coach Jon Scheyer. On Friday, Scheyer spoke about his feelings on Flagg and how he impacted […]

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 […]

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 […]