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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 […]

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 […]