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On YouTubeDallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 8
Mavericks unlikely to trade Kyrie Irving as team prioritizes Cooper Flagg’s growth
The Mavericks don’t want to trade Kyrie Irving, and Cooper Flagg is the reason why. That’s according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, who reports that Dallas views Irving as essential to developing its rookie forward the right way.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 8
Roundtable: Favorite part of the season so far 
This week’s question was direct: What’s been your favorite part of the season through the first 20 or so games? Chris: Flagg’s development. We’re not even a third of the way the season and he’s already shown he’s picking up on the differences of the NBA, particularly the physicality.
The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 7
Anthony Davis comments on the best thing about how rookie Cooper Flagg is playing in recent games
The Dallas Mavericks are picking up steam in the 2025-26 season with Cooper Flagg leading the charge. Even veteran teammate Anthony Davis is impressed with what he is seeing from the 18-year-old budding star.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 7
Kevin Durant hints that Jason Kidd was ‘limiting’ Cooper Flagg earlier, now he’s ‘figuring it out’
Kevin Durant had high praise for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg after the latter forced a huge win over the Houston Rockets. The Dallas Mavericks managed to get a big win over the Houston Rockets at home, moving to a 9-16 record in the Western Conference.
Dallas Mavericks News / Duke Basketball Report / December 7
YouTube Gold: The Rise Of Rookie Cooper Flagg
Like most rookies – well, not Kon Knueppel so much – Cooper Flagg had an adjustment period to the NBA. His was more complicated than a lot of others because first, so much was expected of Flagg and second, his life was complicated when the Dallas Mavericks wanted him to play point.
The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history
Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.
Cooper Flagg News / Fadeaway World / December 7
'There Was No Excuse I Could Give Him': Anthony Davis Praises Cooper Flagg For Holding Him Accountable
Cooper Flagg finally seems to be settling into the heavy burden that comes with being a No. 1 overall pick in the draft. The Mavericks beat the Rockets 122-109 in a gruesome fashion after creating a 22-point difference in the fourth quarter that proved to be insurmountable for the Rockets down the stretch.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 6
Why the Dallas Mavericks may be shooting themselves in the foot
The Dallas Mavericks are struggling in the first part of the season as they try and figure out how to get No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg going. The Mavs have not set up Flagg for early success in the league, which is why Bleacher Report writer Zach Buckley used the word "self-inflicting" to describe Dallas' season so far.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 6
Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder
A promising start devolved into a familiar nightmare on Friday for the Dallas Mavericks (8-16) in a 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder (22-1) at Paycom Center.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / December 4
Thunder put 13-game win streak on the line vs. Cooper Flagg's Mavericks
Cooper Flagg still has plenty of development to work through, but the Dallas Mavericks rookie has made significant strides recently, and it's paying off.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 4
Erik Spoelstra says the one thing he can't believe about Mavericks' Cooper Flagg
The Dallas Mavericks upset the Miami Heat on Wednesday night with a 118-108 win. Cooper Flagg led the way, scoring 22 points on an efficient 9/13 shooting, adding in six rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4
Mavericks’ Ryan Nembhard gets 100% real on rookie connection with Cooper Flagg
The Dallas Mavericks have started to hit a little bit of a stride of late, currently sitting at 8-15 after Wednesday night’s home win over the Miami Heat.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 4
Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard make NBA history in Mavericks' win over Miami Heat
The Dallas Mavericks picked up a third straight win on Wednesday night by beating the Miami Heat in upset fashion, 118-108. It wasn't that long ago when any win would've seemed like a minor miracle with this team, but now they've won games in a row against the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, two of the better teams in their respective conferences.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / December 4
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg is proving more than capable of being offensive centerpiece
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis' early calf injury thrust rookie forward Cooper Flagg into the team's No. 1 role.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg takes time to sign young fans’ jerseys after win over Heat
The Dallas Mavericks extended their first winning streak of the season to three games with a 118-108 win against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg reveals his brutally honest opinion on clutch situations
As the Dallas Mavericks’ top prospect, Cooper Flagg continues to navigate his rookie season, and he was brutally honest in his opinion about clutch situations.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / December 2
Cooper Flagg’s growth encourages Mavericks ahead of Heat matchup
The Dallas Mavericks take aim at their first three-game winning streak of the season on Wednesday night when they host the Miami Heat. Dallas lost 15 of its first 20 games before notching back-to-back victories over the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets to complete a 2-2 road trip.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / December 2
What is fueling Mavericks' Cooper Flagg's recent scoring breakthrough?
Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg is realizing he could stand to be a little more selfish on the offensive end.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2
Former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel named NBA Rookies of the Month
Former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA’s October/November Rookies of the Month for the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively.
The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 35 points in a game before turning 20 years old can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / December 2
Why Mavericks must keep offense centered around Cooper Flagg
With the return of Anthony Davis and the expected return of Kyrie Irving looming, the Mavericks are getting some reinforcements. But that doesn't mean they should change their offensive approach.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / November 30
Mavericks look for Cooper Flagg's hot play to continue vs. Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks haven't piled up many wins so far this season, but Cooper Flagg's performance is a reason for optimism. They take that optimism into Denver on Monday night when they play the Nuggets.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 30
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg made NBA history in back-to-back games vs Lakers, Clippers
Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg is finally starting to come into his own. After starting the season in a point guard role, one that did not come naturally to him, Flagg has now transitioned back to his spot on the wing, and he's been thriving.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 30
Cooper Flagg notches first 30-point game to beat swooning Clippers
Saturday, Cooper Flagg became the second 18-year-old to ever score 30 points in an NBA game.
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