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.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis had a night to forget in the Dallas Mavericks opening loss. Even though he scored a team-high 22 points, Anthony Davis was totally overshadowed by the towering presence of Victor Wembanyama.
The Dallas Mavericks have started the season 0-1 after an opening night 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, and it was a brutal showing, especially offensively.
Opening night for the 2025-26 NBA season has come and gone, with millions of eyes fixated on the top overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft, Cooper Flagg. Unfortunately, the projected Rookie of the Year didn’t live up to expectations.
While fans had mixed reactions to the debut of Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg as the team lost its regular-season opener to the San Antonio Spurs, 125-92, some have issues with how he’s been utilized.
The Dallas Mavericks looked awful in their season opener on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, falling 125-92. Dallas' 92 points were the fewest
Cooper Flagg debuted for the Dallas Mavericks, recording a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double. Dallas lost 125-92 to the San Antonio Spurs as Victor Wembanyama dominated with 40 points and 15 rebounds.
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After Flagg made his pro debut in a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, here's a look at how the Dallas Mavericks rookie did in all facets of the game.
PJ Washington is expected to take on a reduced role for the Dallas Mavericks starting this season with the arrival of rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, and the 27-year-old forward doesn’t mind it at all.