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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has been predicted to win the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year Award. A group of ESPN NBA experts, including reporters, editors and analysts, believe Flagg will be the best rookie in the league next season. "Unsurprisingly, Cooper Flagg ran away with the voting: He's...

Dirk Nowitzki admits he remains conflicted about the Dallas Mavericks’ blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, calling it one of the toughest transitions he has experienced as a lifelong Maverick. The deal, finalized last summer, stunned the NBA. Dončić — who had just carried Dallas...

Stephen A. Smith doubled down on his belief that the Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to win the NBA championship — as long as Anthony Davis is healthy enough to lead them through the postseason. On ESPN’s First Take, Smith pointed to Dallas as the Western Conference’s most dangerous...

Blake Griffin knows the weight of expectations that come with being a top NBA draft pick. After 13 seasons in the league, the former No. 1 overall selection believes Cooper Flagg is uniquely equipped to handle it. “I think he is the most complete player that we've seen come into...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II reportedly underwent offseason surgery to remove bone spurs in his right foot, but he is expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp. The 21-year-old suffered a stress fracture in his right foot that was identified in January, resulting in him missing...

The NBA’s 2025-26 season is set to open with a marquee matchup between the league’s top two draft picks, as the Dallas Mavericks are slated to host the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 22, according to Marc Stein. The game will mark the regular-season debuts of No. 1 overall pick...

The Dallas Mavericks dramatically retooled their roster this offseason, headlined by the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade and the arrival of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Despite the buzz surrounding their new core, sports betting markets remain unconvinced that these moves will immediately translate into wins. Dallas finished the 2024–25...

Three years into his NBA career, Dereck Lively II is already eager to pay it forward. The Dallas Mavericks center, who earned NBA All-Rookie honors as a first-year player, is stepping into a mentorship role for Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Lively, a...

The Dallas Mavericks have gone from a franchise in turmoil to a team with genuine championship aspirations. But while Cooper Flagg’s arrival has generated most of the attention, Kendrick Perkins is urging fans not to overlook a veteran anchor already in place—Anthony Davis. Perkins, speaking on NBA Today, pointed out...

The 2025 NBA Draft class may have delivered its next great rivalry—but according to VJ Edgecombe, there’s no bad blood involved. Edgecombe, selected third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' No. 1 pick, have been the subject of intense media attention dating back to their...