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As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, projected 2026 No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa offered his scouting report on rookie forward Cooper Flagg — a player he has known and competed against since their early basketball days in New England. Dybantsa, who will […]

In the world of collectibles, NBA trading cards have always been a popular item. Topps Cards is the official licensee of NBA trading cards, and one of the league’s brightest up and coming stars in Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, has already appeared in a few promotions ahead of the start of the season. Topps […]

One heart-stopping moment from the Dallas Mavericks’ 114-101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz had fans holding their breath, and one fan summed up the collective panic perfectly. When 18-year-old rookie Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, threw down a powerful dunk in the third quarter, Dallas fans erupted […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis showed off some chemistry during the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Flagg is preparing for his first NBA season, being the Mavericks’ first overall pick of the 2025 draft. Davis is gearing up for his second season at Dallas, his first full year with […]

Whenever the basketball-watching world is put on phenom watch, the hype comes early and constantly. An impressive performance in any setting is enough to inspire lofty prognostications and excessive drooling. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has had that effect on people since he was in high school, and as his official NBA regular season debut […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets in a preseason game on Saturday night, losing 120-116. However, 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg played well, especially in the first half. He ended up playing into the third quarter before his night came to an end, as he finished the contest […]

While discussing the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks, Bill Simmons called the rookie Cooper Flagg an “over-competitive psycho,” argued Flagg’s motor will turn Dallas into a defensive nightmare, and predicted the Mavs won’t finish .500 or worse this season.  “I don’t see any scenario where Dallas is .500 or under this season. They’re gonna be too f**king […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going to catch a ton of eyeballs this NBA season. With Cooper Flagg now in town, the roster is deep, paired alongside Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, D’Angelo Russell, Ryan Nembhard, Derrick Lively, and PJ Washington. This is going to be a very good team when fully healthy. Head coach […]

After Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reacted to Cooper Flagg’s preseason debut, he also highlighted another player who’s grabbed his attention amid preseason. Mavericks guard Brandon Williams earned high praise from Kidd. Converting from a two-way contract to a standard deal, Williams agreed to a $2.3 million contract last season. And as Kyrie Irving […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2025-26 preseason with a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win marked the preseason debut of number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who scored ten points on good efficiency and also made some highlight plays on the defensive end of the floor. Recently, the NBA conducted […]

The Dallas Mavericks opened their preseason with a 106-89 win against defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. While OKC did not line up any of their first-team stars, the Mavericks did, with both Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg starting alongside the likes of Klay Thompson, Derrick Lively II […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum won’t be playing in any NBA games for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t keeping busy off the court. Along with tackling his daily injury rehab, Tatum will serve as the inaugural Chief Basketball Officer of Duke University. The blue-blood program announced that the six-time NBA All-Star […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-89 in their preseason opener on Monday night. 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg scored 10 points and added six rebounds and three assists in the contest. Flagg is 6’8″ and has often played forward, but he was the pick-and-roll ball-handler at times on Monday night. […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is now enjoying her free time after a stellar rookie season. She was present at Dickies Arena on Monday to witness the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106-89, in the NBA preseason. Cooper Flagg impressed in his preseason debut after finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have so much hope for the future despite their disastrous decision to trade away Luka Doncic in the middle of his prime, and it’s thanks in large part to the arrival of Cooper Flagg, the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft that seemed to fall in the Mavs’ lap as […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play their first game of the 2025-26 NBA preseason on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This preseason projects to be exciting as 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg will receive plenty of hype. Before Monday’s game, head coach Jason Kidd revealed the strategy for determining the lineup for […]

The Dallas Mavericks come into the 2025-26 season with a renewed sense of much-needed optimism following the bad taste left behind by the shocking Luka Doncic trade. A big reason for that sense of optimism this season is the arrival of prized rookie Cooper Flagg whom the Mavericks selected with the No. 1 overall pick […]

All eyes will be on highly touted rookie Cooper Flagg when he makes his debut for the Dallas Mavericks. The first overall pick will be eager to prove that he belongs in the NBA and make an immediate impact for the Mavericks, who are entering their first full run in the post-Luka Doncic era. On […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg, 18, is likely going to be the front-runner to win the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year Award as well. While speaking to reporters at Media Day on Monday, the Duke basketball product made it clear that […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks feature multiple players who were drafted from Duke, such as Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and Dereck Lively II. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis and PJ Washington attended Kentucky. They may all be teammates now, but their college basketball rivalry has apparently led to some healthy competition on the floor. “I can definitely […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg was in Dallas on Monday for Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day, but he spent the weekend at the Ryder Cup watching Team USA and Team Europe go head-to-head. The Dallas Mavericks rookie is a big fan of golf and basketball — two things that came together over the weekend. An image went […]

The Dallas Mavericks are about to get ready to rev things up for the NBA season, but there’s still time for them to go out and enjoy themselves. That’s what Cooper Flagg was caught doing as he was present at the Ryder Cup, and he ended up running into one of the best to play […]

The Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg’s ceiling is extremely high, but it remains to be seen how well he will perform in his rookie season. ESPN ranked Flagg No. 52 overall among all players heading into the 2025-26 NBA campaign. Is ESPN’s decision […]

Undoubtedly, Cooper Flagg is being hyped up as one of the greats in the making. Nevertheless, ESPN appears to be following Public Enemy’s advice by not believing the hype. Among ESPN’s 100 top players, Flagg made the list at 52, but didn’t crack the top 50. Overall, Flagg is being assessed as bearing the weight […]

The Dallas Mavericks are exactly one month away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a home game against the San Antonio Spurs. It’s been a busy offseason for the Mavericks, headlined by the drafting of Cooper Flagg at number one overall after their shocking NBA Draft Lottery win. Recently, ESPN conducted a poll of […]

The Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg impressed during Summer League in Las Vegas and looks like a future superstar. Dirk Nowitzki recently made it clear that he believes in the 18-year-old, commenting on Flagg’s potential during his annual tennis event, quote via the […]

With the Dallas Mavericks preparing for the 2025-26 season, led by such stars as Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, and a hopeful speedy return for Kyrie Irving, head coach Jason Kidd also plays a huge part. As Kidd has assembled a new Mavericks coaching staff for the season, the former player also has his […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki offered his assessment of the franchise’s chances ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Speaking at the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation 7th Annual Tennis Classic on Saturday, the Hall of Famer stressed that the team’s success will ultimately depend on its ability to stay healthy. In a video shared by Abby Jones […]

Hall of Fame forward and 2011 Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki welcomed the Dallas Mavericks’ 2025 first overall pick, Cooper Flagg. Ahead of Flagg’s highly anticipated NBA debut for the Mavericks, Nowitzki was seen embracing the top prospect. It’s the kind of connection that would get Mavs excited for the upcoming season. In the video, Nowitzki […]

The 2025 Dallas Mavericks have a chance to bounce back massively this season after the way they finished last season. They made a massive move in trading away Luka Doncic to the Lakers, but then they had good luck. They ended up with the top pick in the NBA Draft and took Cooper Flagg out […]

The Duke basketball program is currently preparing for the upcoming 2025 college basketball season, which is slated to begin in around two months. Duke is entering a bit of a transitional year after several key players, including multiple first round picks, departed for the NBA Draft this past offseason. One of those first round picks […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is preparing for a much-anticipated rookie year. Indeed, an inordinate amount of pressure is being brought to bear on the young hotshot from Duke. As a result, Flagg has found a way to keep him calm and motivated, NBA 2k. It’s true. Ronnie Singh “Ronnie 2k” is the face of […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking forward to what should be an interesting season with number one draft pick Cooper Flagg at the helm. Flagg’s arrival helped minimize the pain of the disastrous Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, and once Kyrie Irving is healthy, Dallas could have a legitimate chance to compete in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have officially re-signed guard Dante Exum, the team announced Tuesday. Exum and the Mavs initially agreed to a one-year contract in early July. Dallas had to create room on the roster, though, leading the team to request waivers on Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Prosper, a former first-round pick, was unable to establish a concrete […]

While fans are waiting to see if Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg turns out to be a generational talent for the team, his role in his first year in the league could be an interesting one. With Mavericks star Kyrie Irving still recovering from a torn ACL and his timeline to return in the air, […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft for a reason. He spent just one season in college with Duke basketball before declaring for the NBA Draft. At 18 years old, the forward is unquestionably ready for the highest level of professional basketball. However, there have been […]

I moved to the city of Dallas, TX during the 2023-24 NBA season to begin covering the Dallas Mavericks. The following spring, I would begin covering the Dallas Wings as well. Although my focus was primarily on basketball, I am a sports fan at heart. In 2023 and 2024 I spoke with a number of […]

As Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is trying to return from injury sooner rather than later, he does seem to be on a positive trajectory as he was shown recently being active. While the rumors around the Mavericks will continue throughout the upcoming season, Irving’s recovery will be a main storyline to follow. A recent […]