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Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall is paying tribute to rookie teammate Cooper Flagg ahead of the Mavericks’ matchup with the Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden. As Dallas prepares to tip off against Boston within the hour on ESPN, Marshall steps onto the court for pregame warmups wearing a custom T-shirt honoring Flagg’s […]

Despite the Dallas Mavericks currently struggling at 12th in the Western Conference with a 21-41 record, fans will be assured that they have a bonafide superstar on their hands, in Cooper Flagg. Perhaps the fact that he is still the leading contender alongside Kon Knueppel to land the rookie of the year award despite the […]

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed back rookie star Cooper Flagg to the lineup on Thursday against the Orlando Magic, a game that came down to execution in the clutch. It was the Magic who hung on late to pull off the 115-114 win after Wendell Carter Jr.‘s late-game dunk. But Cooper Flagg had clutch moments of […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is expected to be available Friday night when Dallas faces the Boston Celtics, while veteran guard Klay Thompson appears on the team’s latest injury report as probable. Dallas released its updated report ahead of the matchup at TD Garden, listing Thompson as probable with a right adductor contusion. Flagg, meanwhile, […]

We continue our predictions and picks for the upcoming Friday slate of NBA action, turning attention towards the conclusion of this cross-conference series. The Dallas Mavericks (21-41) take on the Boston Celtics (41-21) with Boston hoping to sweep. Check our NBA odds series for the Mavs-Celtics prediction and pick. The Dallas Mavericks occupy the 12-spot in the […]

On Thursday, Cooper Flagg made a triumphant return to the Dallas Mavericks after a recent foot injury. Not only did he come back, but he also came back with a vengeance. Against the Orlando Magic, Flagg etched his place among the likes of LeBron James by scoring his 1,000th career point, per the Dallas Mavericks […]

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Orlando Magic on Thursday looking to snap a four-game losing streak, and rookie star Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable on the injury report. Flagg has not played since before the All-Star break due to a foot injury. Here is everything we know about Cooper Flagg’s injury and playing status […]

The Rookie of the Year talk has started, and the conversation has been centered around Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and VJ Edgecombe. That doesn’t take away from what other rookies are doing around the league, as there are some who are genuinely playing well. One of those rookies is Dylan Harper. Chandler Parsons recently showed […]

After Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Tuesday’s 117-90 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, he received an encouraging injury update ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic. Flagg has missed the last eight games due to a foot injury, but status was upgraded to questionable on the Mavericks’ injury report. Flagg, who hasn’t played […]

The Dallas Mavericks face the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, and Cooper Flagg once again sits at the center of the injury report. Flagg is listed as doubtful with a left midfoot sprain suffered during the February 10 game against the Phoenix Suns. The standout rookie has missed the past seven games, and his potential […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been without standout rookie star Cooper Flagg for the past seven games. Flagg had earlier suffered a left foot sprain back during the February 10 clash against the Phoenix Suns. However, he is now expected to have a chance to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday after being put down […]

Dallas Mavericks pillar Cooper Flagg has missed the last seven games with a foot injury, leaving his Rookie of the Year prospects in serious doubt heading into the final seven weeks of the season. A Tuesday night road matchup versus the Charlotte Hornets would give him the opportunity to outdo former Duke roommate Kon Knueppel, […]

Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa continue to go back-and-forth as the likely No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but Duke star forward Cameron Boozer tops each of them as the most impactful player in college basketball. Boozer’s sustained dominance has been impressive enough to lead some to believe that he might already be […]

Cooper Flagg has missed six consecutive games due to a left mid-foot sprain injury. Although the walking boot was recently removed, it appears there is still no timetable for return for the Dallas Mavericks star. Reports indicate that the 19-year-old rookie will miss Sunday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Grant Afseth of […]

On Friday, Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies. He remains out due to a foot sprain. Though he isn’t in uniform, Flagg has remained active in a different way, per Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban. Head coach Jason Kidd went into detail about the extent […]

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are the early favorites to potentially win this year’s NBA Rookie of the Year Award. With the Dallas Mavericks set to play the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, March 3, we could have a potential showdown between the two rookie phenoms. However, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd suggested that Flagg won’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against the Memphis Grizzlies, and they won’t have their star rookie on the floor for the sixth straight game, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “The Mavericks say Cooper Flagg will miss his sixth consecutive game tonight due to a left midfoot sprain. Memphis is in Dallas on […]

Whether it be by developing rookie phenom Cooper Flagg or improving their odds at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the Dallas Mavericks (21-37) have their eye on the future. Following an abysmal stretch that has seen them lose 11 out of their last 13 games, they no longer have realistic playoff hopes for this season. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to take on the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. However, it appears the club already knows the designation for star rookie Cooper Flagg and newly acquired veteran Khris Middleton for this contest. Reports indicate that Flagg is officially ruled out for the game against the Kings, while Middleton is listed as […]

It appears that the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year battle is a race between two horses in Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel. But for former NBA guard Jeff Teague, it’s already been decided. While watching Knueppel’s highlights in the Hornets’ 131-99 win on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls […]

For anyone who doubted Kon Knueppel coming out of the NBA Draft, what are your thoughts now? The Charlotte Hornets drafted an absolute flamethrower of a perimeter scorer and someone who can be the face of their franchise for many years to come. Although Cooper Flagg was the rookie captivating all the attention at the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to face off against the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Tuesday, but that might be up in the air. Following the team’s game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, the Mavericks stayed overnight in Indiana due to pending severe weather storms hitting the New York area. While nothing has […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in unchartered territory, working against the injury woes amidst a 10-game losing streak that now takes them to last year’s finalists, the Indiana Pacers. Thankfully however, while the Mavs come into this game with plenty of superstars out, the same can be said about the Pacers. To start things off, Cooper […]

The Dallas Mavericks will resume the regular season following the All-Star break on Friday with a road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Mavericks are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak, but they’re going to be short-handed on the injury report with star rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined. Cooper Flagg was ruled out on the […]

The NBA resumes from the All-Star break with a starkly contrasting Western Conference showdown. The struggling Dallas Mavericks head to Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dallas limps into the matchup riding a nine-game losing streak. That was the franchise’s longest since January 1998. Meanwhile, Minnesota sits comfortably in the playoff picture as the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, which will be the team’s first game since the All-Star Break. Unfortunately, the club will be without Cooper Flagg due to injury. Reports indicate that the Mavericks have ruled out the 19-year-old rookie for Friday’s contest, as he is still dealing with […]

Although the emergence of Cooper Flagg has made the pill much easier to swallow, Dallas Mavericks fans are still in disbelief that the team traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Nico Harrison has since been fired from his post as general manager, and the team recently cut their losses from that disastrous trade […]

There is no getting around the fact that Cooper Flagg is having one stellar rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks. Even though he missed All-Star Weekend due to a foot injury, Flagg has demonstrated all-star caliber. Currently, he is averaging 20.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. On Monday, his star power was obvious when […]

As the Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with injuries to top stars like Kyrie Irving, another key player who’s dealing with an issue is rookie Cooper Flagg. With the Mavericks rookie in Flagg seen wearing a boot while attending a Duke basketball game, the latest reporting goes into his outlook regarding his injury. According to […]

The No. 4 Duke Blue Devils are taking on the No. 20 Clemson Tigers on Saturday in an important ACC matchup. With the NBA in the middle of the All-Star Break, Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg decided to attend the game and watch his former college team. However, the 19-year-old phenom was seen wearing […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg and Washington Wizards second-year standout Alex Sarr were expected to be two of the featured names participating in the 2026 Rising Stars during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, both youngsters will be unable to participate due to injury. Whereas the Mavs announced that Flagg is out through […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA action as we head to the Western Conference for this next showdown. The Dallas Mavericks (19-34) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21) in their third meeting of the season, Los Angeles leading 2-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Mavericks-Lakers prediction and pick. The […]

Heading into the All-Star break, one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Dallas Mavericks has been the emergence of Cooper Flagg. One of the unquestionable rising stars of the NBA’s next generation, Flagg was scheduled to appear in the Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend, but according to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel, he won’t be […]

The Dallas Mavericks might be having a rough night in the desert, but Cooper Flagg just provided a “welcome to the league” moment for anyone standing in his way, including one of the NBA’s most notorious agitators. With the Mavericks trailing the Phoenix Suns late in the third quarter on Tuesday night, the rookie sensation […]

When the Boston Celtics handled the Dallas Mavericks 110-100 last week, the box score told one story and the discourse told another. Jaylen Brown poured in 33 points with 11 rebounds, while rookie phenom Cooper Flagg matched the moment with 36 points, nine boards, and six assists. Late in the fourth quarter, Brown’s competitive edge […]

Mikel Brown Jr. pulled off a historic performance that involved Cooper Flagg after a dominant night in the No. 24 Louisville Cardinals’ matchup against the NC State Wolfpack on Monday night. Brown is halfway through the first season of his collegiate career. He has showcased promising potential with his scoring and playmaking skillset, making immediate […]

Only a handful of rookies have ever entered the league with more pressure than combo guard Cooper Flagg, whom the Dallas Mavericks made the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg’s immediate success has impressed the basketball world, particularly franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki began his career with similar expectations as Flagg, which […]

Cooper Flagg has been a great phenomenon during the early stages of his professional basketball career with the Dallas Mavericks. After dominating college basketball while playing at Duke last year, the Mavericks made him the No. 1 pick in last year’s NBA draft. Flagg had demonstrated at Duke that he was skilled at scoring, rebounding, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been through ups and downs these past two seasons, but it seems as if they’re ready to turn a new leaf moving forward. After trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, it feels clear as ever that the keys are being given to Cooper Flagg to take over the team, and […]