Cooper Flagg tallies 45 points against the Lakers, tying Allen Iverson’s rookie achievement.
Cooper Flagg Shines in Mavericks Victory Over Lakers In a competitive Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Cooper Flagg entered the game competing for the NBA Rookie of the Year title alongside his former Duke teammate, Con Knuppel. Flagg, who was on track to score 51 points, needed one more stellar performance to bolster […]
Cooper Flagg scores 51 points in a memorable game that includes a twist with Jason Kidd’s ejection
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg was out of reach for a while, which had his coach and teammates leaving the game as they sought to secure the Dallas Mavericks’ top rookie pick. However, less than a quarter later on Friday night, Flagg made history by becoming the first teenager to rack up 51 points in an […]
Jason Kidd of the Mavericks walks out after outburst about Cooper Flagg question
Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd Responds to Criticism Jason Kidd, the head coach of the Mavericks, went on a heated rant filled with expletives following Dallas’ 111-107 defeat to the Rockets on Saturday. This outburst came after he was asked about the “national criticism” surrounding the use of rookie Cooper Flagg. At 6-foot-9, Flagg was picked […]
Nets’ ineffective offense falls short against Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks in their fourth consecutive defeat
The Nets faced challenges against Cooper Flagg and, frankly, their own shooting woes on Monday. In front of a crowd of 18,632 at the American Airlines Center, the Nets fell to Dallas, marking their fourth consecutive loss, with a final score of 113-105. This defeat had implications for the lottery standings, which really brought home […]
Cooper Flagg makes history in Mavericks’ defeat
Cooper Flagg Makes NBA History in Loss Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg achieved a remarkable feat on Monday night, scoring 42 points in an overtime loss against the Utah Jazz, with a final score of 140-133. This impressive performance marked him as the highest-scoring 18-year-old in NBA history, breaking the record previously set by LeBron […]
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg leads victory against Clippers
Cooper Flagg Makes History with 35 Points On Saturday night, a significant achievement was marked when Cooper Flagg led the Dallas Mavericks to victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Flagg scored an impressive 35 points, shooting 13-of-22 from the field, and also contributed with 11 assists and eight rebounds. This game was particularly notable as […]
Cooper Flagg learns to cope with defeat as Mavericks face a tough 2-6 beginning
Flagg Adjusts to Losing in NBA So far in his brief NBA career, Cooper Flagg has already felt the sting of defeat multiple times. The top overall draft pick isn’t used to losing; it’s a new experience for him as he learns the ins and outs of the league. “Honestly, I haven’t had this many […]
Cooper Flagg has never had a beginning like this with the Mavericks.
Cooper Flagg Struggles in Rookie Season with Mavericks Cooper Flagg’s journey from Duke and the acclaimed Florida prep program hasn’t quite prepared him for the challenges of the NBA. The 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick expressed his frustration after the Mavericks’ narrow 101-99 loss to the struggling Pelicans, which brought the team’s record to […]
Marc Spears criticizes the NBA for not promoting Cooper Flagg enough
Cooper Flag’s NBA Debut Sparks Questions Cooper Flag made headlines when he graduated from college and was selected first overall by the Mavericks in the June draft. However, NBA analyst Mark Spears, who has ties to Duke, expressed confusion about the lack of attention surrounding him. In a segment on “NBA Today” Monday, Spears voiced […]
Five NBA Rookie of the Year candidates to compete with Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg stands as the clear frontrunner for the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year, with odds heavily favoring him. According to Fan Duel, Flagg’s odds are at -195, while only one other player has odds below +1000. It’s safe to say that if someone other than Flagg takes home the award, it would be […]