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DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Wins Rookie of the Year Elite Company: Cooper Flagg is the first rookie since Michael Jordan (1984-85) to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, he joins a list of just four players in NBA...

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg spent Saturday night connecting with fans at Indy Sports Card as part of Fanatics Collectibles’ annual Topps Rip Night, a worldwide event that drew collectors to more than 800 hobby shops across 20 countries. Flagg, who was already in Indianapolis for Sunday’s Mavericks–Pacers matchup, greeted...

When the Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery with just 1.8% odds, the reaction around the league ranged from stunned to suspicious.  Months earlier, the franchise had traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that many believed signaled the start of a long rebuild. Instead,...

Cooper Flagg hasn’t logged a regular-season minute yet for the Dallas Mavericks, but the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has already generated bold predictions from league legends and executives alike. The former Duke star enters the NBA with expectations as Dallas’ new franchise cornerstone following Luka Dončić’s...

VJ Edgecombe doesn’t carry himself like your typical 19-year-old rookie. Maybe that’s because before hearing his name called on draft night, the Philadelphia 76ers’ No. 3 overall pick got a dose of perspective from one of the NBA’s most respected veterans. In the days before the 2025 NBA Draft, four-time...

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...

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Derik Queen underwent successful surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist, the team announced Friday. Dr. Steven Shin performed the procedure earlier in the day in Los Angeles. Queen sustained the injury during Monday’s NBA Summer League game against the Portland Trail...

After transferring to Auburn for his senior season, Miles Kelly made the most of his final collegiate year by helping lead the Tigers to the 2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four. Now, just months removed from that run, the 6-foot-6 guard is stepping into his next opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks...

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a two-way contract with Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard, sources confirm to DallasHoopsJournal.com. The 6-foot senior went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft despite completing one of college basketball history's prolific playmaking seasons. Nembhard led the nation with 9.8 assists per game, breaking the...

As the Dallas Mavericks usher in a new era with No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, questions about the team’s leadership off the court remain in the spotlight. Jason Kidd’s future as head coach has drawn increased attention recently, with the New York Knicks pursuing him and contract extension talks with...