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DALLAS — Cooper Flagg has enjoyed a strong rookie season. The Dallas Mavericks’ 19-year-old star is currently dealing with an ankle injury and won’t play on Saturday against the Utah Jazz as a result, but that did not stop Jason Kidd from giving Flagg his flowers before the contest. The Mavs head coach was asked […]

The Dallas Mavericks may again be without rookie standout Cooper Flagg as they prepare to face the Utah Jazz for the second time this week. Dallas (16–26) hosts Utah (14–27) on Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m. ET, continuing a four-game homestand. The Mavericks’ injury report released Saturday morning listed Flagg as doubtful with a left […]

It’s been a tough and trying season for the Dallas Mavericks, but they’re looking to put together a mini-win streak as they face off against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. The Mavericks have a lengthy injury report, and star rookie Cooper Flagg’s status for the game is in doubt due to ankle issue. Cooper Flagg […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be without rookie forward Cooper Flagg on Thursday night for a big matchup with the Utah Jazz. Flagg suffered an ankle injury during Wednesday night’s loss to the Denver Nuggets and did not return after halftime. He was listed as doubtful throughout the day before being downgraded to out, according to […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg exited Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a left ankle sprain. The Mavs made the announcement shortly after halftime. Flagg suffered an apparent ankle injury concern on Monday, but it did not seem to be especially serious. He then left Wednesday’s game for a few […]

Cooper Flagg is doing things we haven’t seen since the days of short shorts and Chicago dominance. In Wednesday night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets, the Dallas Mavericks’ rookie officially joined one of the most exclusive clubs in basketball history. By the final buzzer, Flagg became just the third player since the NBA-ABA merger in […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes the Dallas Mavericks should be really busy ahead of the trade deadline with aging veterans Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, as they pursue ways to improve the talent surrounding rookie Cooper Flagg. Anthony Davis has been mentioned in trade rumors amid his latest hand injury, and Irving, recovering from a torn […]

DALLAS — Does Jason Kidd still enjoy coaching? Will he continue to coach the Dallas Mavericks for years to come? Kidd — who has been the head coach in Dallas since the 2021-22 NBA season — was asked about his coaching future before Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, and he explained how Cooper […]

We’re covering the NBA with our betting prediction series, now taking a look at the continuation of this Western Conference season series. The Denver Nuggets (27-13) visit the Dallas Mavericks (15-25) as the Mavericks are 2-0 against the Nuggets this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Nuggets-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Denver Nuggets are third […]

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […]

Veteran guard Klay Thompson credited rookie forward Cooper Flagg for his steady growth and confidence following the Dallas Mavericks’ 113–105 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Thompson addressed Flagg’s recent stretch during his postgame presser, a video of which was shared to X, formerly known as Twitter, by Abby Jones of DLLS Sports. […]

Prior to the Chicago Bulls taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Billy Donovan spoke to the press. During that time, he spoke highly of the Mavericks explosive rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who’s leading the Western Conference All-Star voting.  In summary, Donovan credited Flagg as the type of player who is a complete offensive weapon—in […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg made his thoughts on participating in the NBA Dunk Contest or 3-point Contest very clear. Flagg is halfway through his first season in the NBA, making significant strides as the Mavericks’ top overall pick in the 2025 draft. He has impressed with his ability to score at a high […]

Not much has gone right for the Dallas Mavericks so far on the 2025-26 season, but one thing that fans have been able to hang their hats on is the play of rookie number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who has gotten off to a strong start to his NBA career. While fans are […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been a disappointment so far this year, currently sitting at 13-23 ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings on the road. The main silver lining for the Mavericks has been the play of rookie number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who seems to be in the driver’s seat […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming NBA Tuesday slate as we turn attention towards the Western Conference for this next tilt. The Dallas Mavericks (13-23) will take on the Sacramento Kings (8-28) as the Kings lead the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Mavericks-Kings prediction and pick. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ rookie sensation Cooper Flagg has continued his remarkable start to the NBA season, earning the Kia Western Conference Rookie of the Month award for December. This is the second consecutive month Flagg has received the honor, making him just the third Maverick in franchise history to achieve back-to-back Rookie of the Month […]

The Dallas Mavericks are pinning all their hopes and dreams of returning to contention on the shoulders of Cooper Flagg, the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. There are certainly far worse things to hold on to for the Mavericks, especially when Flagg has been showing just how incredible of a player he […]

The NBA continues with its action on New Year’s Day as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this next cross-conference tilt. The Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) will visit the Dallas Mavericks (12-22) with Philadelphia leading the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the 76ers-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Philadelphia 76ers are sixth […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to 12-22 overall for the 2025-26 season after losing 125-122 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Dallas is sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference. While they are only a couple of games back of a play-in spot, the chances of this Mavs squad seriously competing for a […]

We’re back once more with a betting prediction and pick for the final matchup of today’s NBA slate coming in the Western Conference. The Dallas Mavericks (12-21) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (13-19) for the second time this season, Dallas leading the series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Mavericks-Blazers prediction and pick. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have found a groove over the past few weeks, and one of the reasons is Cooper Flagg’s play. The rookie has started to figure things out as the season progresses, which is good news for the Mavericks and their chances for the rest of the year. Unfortunately, they were not able to […]

Although the Dallas Mavericks have been slugging through a disappointing season, there is reason for positivity due to the presence of rookie star Cooper Flagg. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Flagg has rebounded from a slow start to the season and is a frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have been defeated 126-116 by the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, but Cooper Flagg turned in another electric performance. The 19-year-old finished the game with 27 points, six rebounds and five assists. With his effort, Flagg became the first rookie to record a 25-5-5 stat-line on Christmas Day since Pete […]

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 […]