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Former Duke standouts Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel delivered a landmark moment for both the Blue Devils and the NBA as a whole this week. On December 2, the NBA announced that the former teammates had been named Rookie of the Month in their respective conferences, marking the first time since the honor was introduced […]

Many did not think the 2025 NBA rookie class would be anything special outside of Cooper Flagg. Well, we are learning very quickly that there are several rookies becoming essential parts of their new organizations outside of Flagg, and none more than Kon Knueppel with the Charlotte Hornets. Flagg was the big name coming out […]

One of the main storylines entering this NBA season was the Rookie of the Year race, with Dallas Mavericks number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg expected by most to be the favorite for the award. Flagg has had a strong start to the year and does appear to be in the driver’s seat to […]

On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks witnessed Anthony Davis in pain and Ryan Nembhard make history as they defeated the Denver Nuggets 131-121. Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Also, Nikola Jokic had a triple double with 29 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists. Afterward, the rookie sensation gave props to Jokic […]

Future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson endured a forgettable start to the 2025-26 NBA season. One of the greatest three-point shooters of all-time, Klay was unable to consistently find the bottom of the net early in the new campaign. He’s been heating up in recent action, though, averaging 14.6 points per game on 43.2 percent […]

As Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg achieves feats left and right, he would accomplish a new one in the 114-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavericks rookie would even make history with the performance against the Clippers, as Klay Thompson would speak on why he thinks of Kobe Bryant with Flagg. The […]

Cooper Flagg delivered more than a historic night against the L.A. Clippers. He also drew an honest assessment from Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, whose postgame breakdown revealed exactly how the Dallas rookie managed one of the most impressive performances ever recorded by an eighteen-year-old. Flagg scored 35 points in the Mavericks’ 114-110 win over the […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg just crashed a club usually reserved for LeBron James and then one-upped it. Flagg, at 18 years and 343 days, first became the second-youngest player in NBA history to score 30-plus points in a game, trailing only LeBron James, per NBA insider Brett Siegel. Then he kept cooking. By the […]

Cooper Flagg took a huge step in the right direction from an offensive standpoint on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Not only did Flagg lead the Mavs to a 114-110 win, but the rookie scored 35 points on 13-22 shooting from the field. Flagg’s 35 points and 22 field goal attempts both represent […]

Amid Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s 3-point shooting woes throughout November, he made franchise history in a 129-119 NBA Cup loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, joining Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson for the impressive feat. Flagg finished with 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting, including 1-for-3 from deep, 11 assists, and three steals. His 11 […]

With the Dallas Mavericks losing to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, 129-119, there was a ton of storyline to the contest. Such as Mavicks star Anthony Davis making his injury return to play the Lakers, it was also a first for rookie Cooper Flagg, facing off against LeBron James. As […]

The Los Angeles Lakers walked away with their 14th win of the season and sixth in a row after taking down the Dallas Mavericks Friday night, but the biggest storyline arguably surfaced after the final buzzer. The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis posted on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account after capturing Lakers superstar […]

All eyes were on the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. More importantly, it marked Anthony Davis’s return to Hollywood following the blockbuster trade in February with Luka Doncic. In the process, Davis will take part in his first game at the Staples Center since February 27, […]

After initially being listed as questionable due to a calf strain that kept him out for around a month, Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis is reportedly expected to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. So, what should fans expect to see from AD in his return […]

While some NBA analysts put together Dallas Mavericks trade proposals to help their rookie Cooper Flagg, the first overall pick is confident he’ll turn things around amid his 3-point shooting woes. Flagg’s shooting has dipped to a 25.9% clip in November. Cooper is a combined 1-for-11 from deep in his last three outings, including an […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be a team to closely monitor ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Rumors have suggested that Anthony Davis could be traded. A Davis deal is not the only way Dallas can make a move, though. While speaking on his podcast, Bill Simmons suggested a three-way trade proposal between the Mavs, Chicago […]

The Dallas Mavericks are sinking fast at 5-14, staring at what already feels like a long, disappointing season after going all-in on the blockbuster Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade. With Davis missing his 14th straight game and the supporting cast struggling to find rhythm, the burden on rookie forward Cooper Flagg has grown heavier, and so […]

The Dallas Mavericks keep on losing. On Monday night, they suffered their 14th loss of the 2025-26 season in 19 contests, with the Mavs coming up just short against the Miami Heat, 106-102. Now, the Mavericks will have three full days off before they take the court again on Friday night in what will be […]

Cooper Flagg didn’t wait for help. He grabbed a defensive rebound, put his head down, and went the full length of the floor, slicing through two Memphis Grizzlies defenders before hammering home a coast-to-coast dunk that had the Dallas Mavericks bench up and the visitors looking around for answers. COOPER FLAGG GOES COAST-TO-COAST FOR THE […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have endured a difficult start to the 2025-26 NBA season. With that being said, Cooper Flagg is playing at a high level. Flagg, though, is losing more than he has in the past, as his teams often won in both college and high school. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd believes […]

Cooper Flagg delivered a career performance in the Dallas Mavericks’ 118–115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, posting 29 points alongside seven rebounds and five assists. The 18-year-old became just the second teenager in NBA history to reach at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a game, joining LeBron James in that […]

As the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, 118-115, in what was an NBA Cuo group play game, it was another impressive game for rookie Cooper Flagg. With the Mavericks star in Flagg displaying the poise needed to be a star in the NBA, his performance has put him in the […]

Cooper Flagg received high praises from Jason Kidd following his performance in the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Cup matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. In 32 minutes of action, Flagg filled up the stat sheet. He finished with 29 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He shot 12-of-19 from the field […]

The Dallas Mavericks may still be reeling from their disastrous decision to trade Luka Doncic away, but they have plenty of reason to look forward to a brighter future. Cooper Flagg is the main reason as to why the Mavs’ long-term outlook isn’t as bleak as it could have been in the aftermath of the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans by a final score of 118-115 on Friday night. Dallas is now 5-12 overall and 1-2 in NBA Cup play. Cooper Flagg enjoyed another impressive outing as he continues to cement his Rookie of the Year argument. Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers was in attendance […]

The Dallas Mavericks have struggled so far this season as they enter Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 4-12 record. However, while Cooper Flagg has flashed major potential, it appears that one of his teammates is quietly producing big numbers. Reports indicate that Dereck Lively II is putting on a […]

LaMelo Ball has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate in recent seasons amid the Charlotte Hornets’ continued struggles. The Dallas Mavericks have serious point guard question marks and could make sense as a landing destination for the guard. Ball trade rumors recently picked up due to a report from Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA Cup group stage play, and they’re hoping to get one of their key players back. Cooper Flagg is listed on the injury report with a right thumb splint, and he missed the last game for the Mavericks. With the injuries to the team, Flagg […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as we take a look at this upcoming primetime showdown in the NBA. The New York Knicks (8-5) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (4-11) for the first meeting of their two-game series this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-Mavericks prediction and pick. The New York Knicks are […]

Update: Cooper Flagg has officially been downgraded to out for the Dallas Mavericks clash against the New York Knicks, according to ESPN. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been downgraded to questionable with an illness ahead of the team’s matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Mavericks, who are 4–11 and sit […]

With all the rumors surrounding the Dallas Mavericks, the magnifying glass has been on owner Patrick Dumont to see how he progresses the franchise forward after firing general manager Nico Harrison. As the rumors around the Mavericks will continue, one interesting aspect has involved former owner Mark Cuban, who’s been involved in conversations around the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are confronting a grim financial picture that ESPN insider Bobby Marks believes is unlike anything the franchise has faced. During an appearance on the DLLS Dallas Mavericks Podcast, Marks outlined the Mavericks’ growing concerns as they fall deeper into luxury tax territory while sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. […]

Duke basketball entered the 2025-26 season surrounded by curiosity, pressure, and the lingering shadow of Cooper Flagg’s historic freshman campaign. In true Blue Devil fashion, though, head coach Jon Scheyer’s squad has flipped uncertainty into momentum. Now, thanks to ESPN analyst and Duke legend Jay Williams, the program finds itself in the middle of a […]

As there are rumors around the Dallas Mavericks and the potential trades that the team could make, there’s no denying that the two stars at the forefront of the speculation are Anthony Davis and even Kyrie Irving. With Davis being more in the Mavericks trade rumors as of late, there is another player who seems […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to part ways with Nico Harrison seemed to have paid dividends, as Dallas won their first game since his departure, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 138-133 in overtime on Sunday night at the American Airlines Center, led by 18-year-old rookie Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks’ No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA […]

Cooper Flagg has already become one of the brightest spots in a difficult opening month for the Dallas Mavericks. The rookie forward has taken on minutes, responsibilities, and late-game assignments that most first-year players never experience. His production has increased, and his poise has impressed teammates and coaches. Yet after a demanding stretch that included […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg played over 47 minutes in the Dallas Mavericks’ 133-127 double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Although the Mavs were defeated, Flagg played well while logging no shortage of minutes. However, head coach Jason Kidd wants the team to do a better overall job of finding Flagg on […]

After the Dallas Mavericks experienced more woes against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 133-127 loss on Friday night, it was another experience for rookie Cooper Flagg to develop into a franchise player. As rumors around the Mavericks are swirling due to the recent firing of general manager Nico Harrison, Flagg would speak after the […]

Replacing Luka Doncic’s production at point guard has been a challenge for the Dallas Mavericks ever since the shocking trade in February. Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending injury not long after Doncic was moved, and he is not expected to return until early 2026. The Mavs later selected Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft […]