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In a season defined by injuries, shifting lineups and growing pains, the Dallas Mavericks found another meaningful step forward Friday night in Los Angeles: the continued rise of Cooper Flagg. The 18-year-old delivered one of his most composed performances yet, finishing with 13 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists in...

The numbers don’t tell the full story, but they do capture the beginnings of Cooper Flagg’s NBA journey — one filled with expectation, pressure, and steady progress. Through his first six professional games, the Dallas Mavericks’ 18-year-old forward is averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. Those numbers are...

Cooper Flagg’s fourth NBA game came with a new kind of test — one that had little to do with talent and everything to do with endurance. The Dallas Mavericks rookie forward injured his left shoulder on the opening possession of Monday night’s 101–94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder,...

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...

Cooper Flagg has drawn national attention since being selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks, but one of the NBA’s most iconic figures says the best thing the 18-year-old can do right now is take his time. Shaquille O’Neal, a four-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer, recently spoke...