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How Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg already has Jason Kidd dropping ‘unicorn’ praise

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Although Cooper Flagg has only played in one NBA regular season contest heading into Friday’s matchup, the 18-year-old has already impressed Mavs head coach Jason Kidd.

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He played the most minutes for the Dallas Mavericks in 24-25, now he’s out of the NBA completely

The Dallas Mavericks have a big hole in their rotation with Kyrie Irving out with a torn ACL. The Dallas Mavericks tried starting rookie Cooper Flagg at point guard, but that did not go to plan.

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3 Mavericks games that will make you rage this season

The Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2025-26 campaign against the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday at the American Airlines Center, a thrashing by Victor Wembanyama and Co.

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Jason Kidd’s Cooper Flagg-Mavericks PG experiment continues to draw backlash

As the Dallas Mavericks navigate the early stages of the 2025-26 NBA season, head coach Jason Kidd’s decision to deploy rookie Cooper Flagg as a point guard continues to stir widespread debate across the basketball community.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 24

3 Mavericks games that will make you rejoice this season

The Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2025-26 campaign against the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday at the American Airlines Center, a thrashing by Victor Wembanyama and Co.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 24

Dallas Mavericks know Cooper Flagg is at a disadvantage, but Jason Kidd won’t make any change

Several players on the Dallas Mavericks have recognized that Cooper Flagg has been put in a tough position, but Jason Kidd won’t budge from his decision.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 24

Anthony Davis, Mavericks share support for Cooper Flagg after tough debut

It was not the debut Dallas Mavericks No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg wanted in his first regular-season game in the NBA. Flagg didn't score until the second half as the Mavericks were blown out by the San Antonio Spurs, 125-92.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Cooper Flagg Receives Rare Gift After Making NBA Debut

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg made his official NBA debut on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Unfortunately, it didn't go particularly well for him and the Mavs, as he struggled in their 125-92 loss.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 23

3 things the Mavericks need to get right ahead of Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards

Where are we after one game in the books and 81 of these things remaining, Mavs fans? Have all our suspicions about mystifying roster construction been confirmed, or are we still clinging to the front office’s crystal clear “defense wins championships” vision, firm in pre-established conclusions that this team just has to be good this year?

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Cooper Flagg, Mavs aim to rebound as lowly Wizards visit

The basketball world's eyes again will be fixed on Cooper Flagg, the youngest player in the NBA, when the Dallas Mavericks host the Washington Wizards on Friday.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 23

3 Overreactions and the Silver Lining of Mavs’ 125-92 Loss Against the Spurs

It had been 187 days since the Dallas Mavericks last played a meaningful game, when they were eliminated by the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament.

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Stephen A. Smith lays out what Anthony Davis must now do to justify Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade

When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis it set the NBA world on fire. Many people still question the trade and why the Dallas Mavericks made it.

Jason Kidd News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23

Jason Kidd makes an admission over D’Angelo Russell’s role with the Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are using D’Angelo Russell in a surprising role to start the season. With Kyrie Irving recovering from a torn ACL injury, many expected head coach Jason Kidd to start D’Angelo Russell as the point guard.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 23

Mavericks won’t thrive with Cooper Flagg as their point guard

Cooper Flagg’s first NBA night offered a dose of reality for the Dallas Mavericks. The No. 1 pick logged a double-double but struggled to organize an offense.

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