Cooper Flagg’s Year 2 leap is putting the Mavericks ahead of schedule
Dallas looks to be better than projected and if Cooper Flagg can keep this up, it may lead to an earlier than expected outcome.
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Dallas looks to be better than projected and if Cooper Flagg can keep this up, it may lead to an earlier than expected outcome.
NBAAndre Snellings and Eric Moody explain what to expect from the young Mavericks star -- and how good he can be -- in his second NBA season.
NBAThe Dallas Mavericks have a chance to return to winning ways thanks to Cooper Flagg, says Bill Simmons. Cooper Flagg was the number one overall...
NBASuper Duper Cooper Flagg took it to Miami Monday night
NBAOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - DECEMBER 5: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball over Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on December 5, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Oklahoma Cit...
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to fill up the box score. But it’s not translating to wins for the Miami Heat.
NBAMavericks Cooper Flagg’s shoulder held up just fine. So did his ability to find pretty much everybody on the floor. After missing Saturday’s game with a sprained left shoulder, Flagg returned Monday and played 40 minutes in the Mavericks’ 113-109 win at Miami. He finished with 29 points, six rebounds, five steals, three blocks and […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Cooper Flagg delivered a two-way performance to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-109 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night at Kaseya Center, leaving Giannis Antetokounmpo and his new team winless through four games. Flagg finished with 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals and three blocks in 40 minutes. The 19-year-old […] The post Cooper Flagg leads Mavericks past Giannis Antetokounmpo, winless Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
With the Mavericks floating around .500 and Cooper Flagg establishing his place as one of the league’s young superstars, I find myself quoting the first John Wick movie as the Mavericks head home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. It’s been a tumultuous 20 months to be a Dallas Mavericks fan. We’ve gone through the worst trade in league history, seen a GM get fired, switched out head coaches, traded away most of the roster that led the team to the 2024 NBA Finals, and control jus...
NBACooper Flagg defended Zaccharie Risacher despite his shooting struggles and praised the Dallas Mavericks’ defensive effort after their 113-109 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday at Kaseya Center. Flagg finished with 29 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, five steals and three blocks. He scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and made a crucial […] The post Cooper Flagg backs Zaccharie Risacher, praises Mavericks defense appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Miami Heat are still winless after four games.
The NBA Rookie of the Year was listed as questionable on the injury report until participating in the Mavericks' shootaround earlier on Monday.
Cooper Flagg leads the NBA in Player Efficiency Rating after the first week of the 2026-27 regular season with a mark of 37.3, ahead of Ty Jerome at 36.5. Devin Booker ranks third at 34.1, while Jalen Duren and Paul George round out the top-5. NBA PER (Week 1) 1. Cooper Flagg: 37.3 2. Ty Jerome: 36.6 3. Devin Booker: 34.1 4. Jalen Duren: 30.1 5. Paul George: 29.9 6. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.2 7. Domantas Sabonis: 26.9 8. Damian Lillard: 26.7 9. Luka Doncic: 26.4 10. Dyson Daniels: 26.2 11. A...
NBAThe NBA injury report for Monday, October 26, features several notable absences, including Moses Moody, Mark Williams and Steven Adams. Cooper Flagg is questionable for the Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Heat, while Marcus Smart is questionable for the Houston Rockets. Several teams had yet to submit their reports. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers — […] The post NBA injury report: Cooper Flagg questionable on Monday, October 26 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Dallas Mavericks finished their first week of the 2026-27 season with a 1-2 record. They got blown off the floor in game one by Houston (128-110), bounced back with a win in Indiana (121-105), and then fell to San Antonio in their home opener (122-106). Cooper Flagg led the way with 23 points per game. Flagg also injured his shoulder against Indiana and missed their last game. Grade: B+ If you take out the second quarter against the Rockets and the fourth quarter against the Spurs, the Ma...
NBABanchero and Detroit's Jalen Duren face extended absences, while Flagg may not miss much time.
NBAFlagg caught a hard foul from Nesmith, but fortunately, it looks like a relatively minor injury.
NBAWithout Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and others, the Mavericks put up a valiant effort but came up short Saturday night
SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks guards Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game on April 10, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...
Kyrie Irving scored 24 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-105 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night, spoiling Tyrese Haliburton’s return to his home court and securing the first win under new head coach Dusty May. Irving shot 8-for-15 from the field and made five of his 10 three-point attempts as Dallas […] The post Kyrie Irving leads Mavericks to win over Pacers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.