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The Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day trip to Chase Center ended in a disappointing 126–116 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The loss dropped Dallas to 4–5 all-time on Christmas Day and 12-20 on the season. Loss aside, rookie Cooper Flagg had a night to remember, making history with his stat line of 27 points, six […]

In a game where Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry reached his 26,000-point career milestone in a 126-116 Christmas Day win against the Dallas Mavericks, rookie Cooper Flagg made quite the first impression. While Curry has known Flagg personally after the NBA’s top prospect participated in Steph’s basketball camp, Thursday’s matchup was the first time […]

On Thursday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors will hit the floor at home for a Christmas Day game against the Dallas Mavericks. The fact that the Warriors are still able to secure Christmas games year after year despite not having been in the mix for a championship in quite some time is a true testament […]

We’re back once again to continue Christmas Day in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for this next marquee showdown. The Dallas Mavericks (12-19) will take on the Golden State Warriors (15-15) in the first meeting for both teams. Check our NBA Christmas odds series for the Mavericks-Warriors prediction and pick. The Dallas Mavericks […]

A breakout shooting performance from Cooper Flagg has Dallas believing its rookie cornerstone is beginning to erase the lone weakness in his offensive profile. Following the Dallas Mavericks’ 131–130 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, ESPN insider Tim MacMahon identified Flagg’s improved perimeter shooting as the swing skill that could elevate him into […]

The Dallas Mavericks have started to figure things out after a rough beginning of the season, and one of the reasons is the improved play of No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg. In the Mavericks’ latest win against the Denver Nuggets, Flagg was big for the team, as he finished with 33 points, nine rebounds, and […]

The Dallas Mavericks continue to see tangible proof that Cooper Flagg is far ahead of schedule, and Tuesday night’s dramatic win over the Denver Nuggets may have been the clearest example yet. In an extremely tightly contested 131-130 victory, Dallas survived a late Denver rally after leading by as many as 18 points. While Nikola […]

Remember when Cooper Flagg started slow? Yeah, neither do Dallas Mavericks fans. The rookie phenom is blossoming into a top option before everyone’s eyes, exhibiting amazing skill and confidence in the month of December. The concerns about his offensive aggression have quickly evaporated into the atmosphere. Flagg’s latest show-stealing performance came against the always dangerous […]

Another day, another impressive showing from Cooper Flagg. The fast-rising rookie led the Dallas Mavericks over the Denver Nuggets in a nail-biting finish, 131-130, at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. Flagg finished with a game-high 33 points on 14-of-21 shooting. He also had nine rebounds and nine assists in a triple-double. With his all-around performance, […]

Cooper Flagg flirted with triple-double territory as he dominated the Denver Nuggets in the Dallas Mavericks’ 131-130 win on Tuesday night. Flagg is going through the first season of his NBA career, having high expectations as the Mavericks’ top overall pick. Having went through a slow start to the season, Flagg has since made significant […]

Tuesday in the NBA continues as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Western Conference showdown. The Denver Nuggets (21-7) will visit the Dallas Mavericks (11-19) for their second meeting of the season, Dallas leading 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Nuggets-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Denver Nuggets are currently third […]

It has become almost a nightly habit for the Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg filling the lane before gracefully rising for a big slam. That’s exactly what happened in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Monday. After grabbing the rebound, Flagg dished the ball to Ryan Nembhard, who immediately […]

While fans are wondering about the injury status of Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg and veteran Klay Thompson, their status for Monday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans has been revealed. As the Mavericks’ dynamic shooter in Thompson has been on the injury report recently, it seems that he and Flagg will be good […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg turned 19 years old on Sunday. Flagg has enjoyed a historic start to his career, but he received an unfortunate injury update on his birthday. According to the NBA injury report, Flagg is questionable to play on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a back contusion. As […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has heard no shortage of ambitious ideas from fans during his tenure. One proposal, however, stood out enough to linger. During an appearance on The Tom Tolbert Show, Kerr was asked if he ever responds to fan emails and shared a story about a fan who emailed him […]

On Saturday evening, the Dallas Mavericks hit the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a battle of two of the top five picks from last year’s NBA Draft–Cooper Flagg and VJ Edgecombe, each of whom has gotten off to great starts to their respective careers. That trend continued on Saturday night, with Flagg […]

DALLAS — When the word “loyalty” is used around the Dallas Mavericks these days, mixed emotions often boil to the surface. On one hand, there’s a statue outside of the American Airlines Center of Dirk Nowitzki centered around the idea of loyalty. On the other hand, the Mavs trading Luka Doncic in the middle of […]

The Dallas Mavericks escaped disaster with a gritty 116–114 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons, leaning on a steady night from Cooper Flagg when the margin thinned. After a chaotic finish, Naji Marshall put words to what many already feel about the rookie. Following the win, Marshall gave voice to a locker room growing more […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, earning a 116-114 overtime win. Cooper Flagg had another big game after scoring a career-high 42 points on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Flagg finished Thursday’s game with 23 points while shooting 8-20 from the field. He added 10 rebounds, four assists, three […]

The Dallas Mavericks avoided a total collapse and held on for a 116–114 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons, punctuated by Cooper Flagg’s jaw-dropping poster over Cade Cunningham. Early in the night, the Mavericks rookie took flight against the Pistons star and shook the American Airlines Center. The dunk set the tone. It cut through […]

The Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks meet for the first time in the 2025-26 season. The Pistons have been one of the top teams in the NBA this year, especially in the Eastern Conference. With a 21-5 record, the Pistons sit atop the East, 2.5 games over the New York Knicks, who recently won the […]

The Dallas Mavericks walked out of Delta Center with a 140–133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz, but Cooper Flagg left with something louder. The Mavericks rookie poured in 42 points on 13-of-27 shooting, making his loudest statement yet in a Dallas uniform. And after the game, Flagg made it personal. Speaking with DLLS Sports’ […]

On Monday, Cooper Flagg gave his all for the Dallas Mavericks. Despite scoring 42 points, the Mavericks lost to the Utah Jazz 140-133. After the game, Flagg offered his own self-criticism, per ESPN. “I got to be better. I had a couple of dumb turnovers, missed a couple easy ones, but I got to be […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg led all scorers with 42 points in the team’s 140-133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. It was a historic performance for Flagg, who set a new record for most points scored by an 18-year-old. After the game, though, it was revealed that Flagg rolled an ankle […]

Despite suffering a tough loss in overtime to the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg delivered the most memorable performance so far of his budding career on Monday. Flagg dropped a career-best 42 points in their 140-133 defeat to become the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 40 points. He will […]

After an inconsistent start to his rookie season, Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has picked it up in recent weeks. The Mavericks visited the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Monday, and Flagg showed up with another impressive performance. He set his new career-high with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter after scoring […]

Lately, Cooper Flagg has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The rookie sensation for the Dallas Mavericks has been entrusted with the of starting point guard role.  With that will come a certain amount of criticism as to whether the No.1 pick coming off one year at Duke has what it takes. However, […]

DALLAS — Early in the 2025-26 season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd surprised many by playing 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg at the point guard position. The results were far from ideal, as Flagg — who had primarily played forward previously — did not look especially comfortable at point guard. Flagg has […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg has consistently been listed on the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report with a right thumb splint over the past few weeks, but he’s been available for most of the games. In fact, Flagg has appeared in 24 of Dallas’ 25 contests this season. So, how is Flagg’s thumb injury recovery going? The […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is already establishing himself as a star in the NBA. Still, Flagg has dealt with challenges at the highest level of professional basketball. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday after practice, Flagg revealed the biggest challenge so far in his NBA career. Asked Cooper Flagg about how his […]

The Dallas Mavericks needed answers after a rough stretch, and a wild night against the Houston Rockets delivered something else instead: a generational duel between Kevin Durant and Cooper Flagg. The matchup gave fans Durant at full command, the Rockets pushing every possession, and Flagg rising with a slam dunk that shifted the American Airline […]

The Dallas Mavericks needed a spark after the lopsided loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Cooper Flagg delivered it with force. From the opening stretch, the rookie rose to the moment against the Houston Rockets, shifting the pace of the night and energizing the building. And when his slam dunk later stamped the exclamation […]

The Dallas Mavericks have started to hit a little bit of a stride of late, currently sitting at 8-15 after Wednesday night’s home win over the Miami Heat. That game was preceded by an impressive road victory over the Denver Nuggets, a game in which undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard went for 28 points and ten […]

With the Miami Heat being one of the leading scoring teams in the league, the Dallas Mavericks brought a halt to their high-powered offense, getting the best of them on Wednesday night, 118-108. Despite the Heat being without star Norman Powell, it was still a missed opportunity for the team, a phrase that would be […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have suddenly earned three consecutive victories. Before the winning streak, though, the Mavs were among the worst teams in the NBA. They are still just 12th in the Western Conference standings with an 8-15 record, but the team is trending in a promising direction. Following Wednesday’s 118-108 win over the […]

The Dallas Mavericks extended their first winning streak of the season to three games with a 118-108 win against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center. Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg led the way with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting, adding six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 31 […]

It seems like everything is right in the world again. Well, at least for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks notched their third straight win on Wednesday after beating the Miami Heat, 118-108, at American Airlines Center. Flagg led the scoring with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting. He also had six rebounds, two assists, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat are set to go head-to-head on Wednesday night in Dallas. Before the game, Jason Kidd revealed how Anthony Davis impacts Cooper Flagg while on the floor. “You’re gonna have to put your best defender on someone, most of the time it’s AD,” Kidd told reporters. “So he […]

The NBA Rookie of the Year battle between the Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel and the Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg is heating up as the 2025-26 NBA season rages on. Now, he sat down on The Tonight Show to talk about being named Rookie of the Month alongside Flagg, according to a post on X from The Tonight […]