Dallas Mavericks

After an incredible rookie season, the Mavericks' 19-year-old star looks even better at the start of his sophomore season.

The Dallas Mavericks are off to an impressive 4-2 start, but it sounds like the sharks are already circling to try and pry away one of their best players.

Former Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd explained why he decided to use Cooper Flagg at point guard during his rookie season, revealing that the move was intended to develop another reliable playmaker alongside Kyrie Irving. The post Jason Kidd details Cooper Flagg’s point guard role appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dallas will look to extend the first winning streak of the 2026-27 season when struggling Sacramento comes to town.

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via G...

It has been a long 19 months since Luka Doncic was traded. It has been an even longer 29 months since Mavericks fans were riding the high of making the NBA Finals and looking forward to the next 10 years of competition. At the time of the trade, it was hard to see how Dallas would ever recover from it. I, personally, could not see a world in which I would feel joy watching the Mavericks for the foreseeable future. Then, Dallas lucked into Cooper Flagg. His rookie year was enjoyable, but so ma...

The Detroit Pistons have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 NBA season, currently sitting at 5-1 after a recent road win over the Brooklyn Nets. Still, questions abound at the Pistons’ apparent lack of shooting and secondary playmaking around Cade Cunningham, which ultimately did them in last year’s playoffs vs the Cleveland […] The post NBA rumors: Pistons will be ‘salivating’ over chance at Kyrie Irving trade if Mavericks play ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The final five minutes of Friday’s 116-111 win was loaded with play worthy of analysis

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Daniel Gafford #21 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the Houston Rockets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn ...

Wins over Indiana, Miami and Houston have turned the tables on expectations for the Mavericks entering the season.

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Dallas Mavericks grabs the rebound during the game against the Houston Rockets during the Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE ...

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg admitted that injuries to key teammates forced him to take on a larger role than he initially anticipated, but he believes the additional responsibilities have accelerated his development. The post Cooper Flagg discusses unexpected responsibilities in Dallas appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has expressed his desire to spend his entire NBA career with the franchise, hoping to establish a lasting connection with the city similar to the one Dirk Nowitzki built during his legendary career. The post Cooper Flagg hopes to follow Dirk Nowitzki’s legacy appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Five games into his sophomore season and Dallas Mavericks rising star Cooper Flagg is already turning heads with his strong play.

Guard Kyrie Irving and forward Cooper Flagg combined for 68 points as the Mavericks handed the division rival Rockets their first loss of the season on Friday, writes Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. According to Curtis, 27 of those 68 combined points came in the fourth quarter. Irving and Flagg also dished out […]

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense during the game against the Houston Rockets during the Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty ...

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their impressive start to the 2026-27 NBA season, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes star forward Cooper Flagg has already established himself as one of the league’s 10 best players. Dallas improved to 4-2 Friday night with a 116-111 victory over the previously undefeated Houston Rockets (5-1) in its NBA Cup […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins believes Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets have exercised their $14.0 million fourth-year option for the 2027-28 season on Reed Sheppard. The Rockets selected Sheppard with the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Sheppard has appeared in four games this season with the Rockets, averaging 10.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 23.3 minutes. Sheppard is a career 37.9 percent three-point shooter but is shooting 28.1 percent to begin his third NBA season. Last season, Sheppard averaged 13.5 points, 2.9 rebo...

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg admitted that he never expected to land in Dallas but became excited about the possibility of playing in Texas after realizing the state's lack of personal income tax could benefit him financially. The post Cooper Flagg says Dallas was never considered a potential destination appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ahead of the season, 62.4% of our readers predicted Memphis to win under 29.5 games in 2026/27. But after Houston lost in Dallas on Friday, the young Grizzlies are now the only unbeaten team in the NBA, currently holding an unblemished 5-0 record. Memphis’ win at Portland on Thursday was impressive for multiple reasons, writes […]