Tag: Cooper Flagg

Mavericks extend Jason Kidd to anchor Cooper Flagg era

Jason Kidd (Dallas Mavericks)
October 2025

Dallas signed Kidd to a multiyear extension after fending off Knicks interest and stabilising the bench through roster turbulence. The franchise pivots to a youth centric core led by top pick Cooper Flagg.
Continuity is the priority after a volatile cycle. With Kyrie Irving returning from injury and depth upgraded, Dallas backs Kidd’s defensive structure and development track to re enter contention around their new cornerstone.

Mavericks Shut Down No. 1 Pick Cooper Flagg for Summer League

Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
July 2025

The Dallas Mavericks have decided to shut down No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg for the remainder of the NBA Summer League after two games, highlighted by a 31-point performance against San Antonio.
Flagg rebounded from a tough debut with a standout showing against Dylan Harper’s Spurs. The Mavs opted to limit his exposure, prioritizing development and preserving the rookie after his strong response in Game 2.

Mavericks Set to Draft Cooper Flagg With No. 1 Pick

Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
June 17 private visit; 2025 NBA Draft

The Mavericks have scheduled a private visit with projected top pick Cooper Flagg and are not considering other prospects. They are fully committed to selecting him first overall in the upcoming NBA Draft.
After jumping 10 spots in the lottery, Dallas views Flagg as their post-Doncic cornerstone. His dominant freshman year at Duke solidified his No. 1 status, and he’s not meeting with other teams before the draft.

Mavs Set to Draft Cooper Flagg, Rule Out Trading No. 1 Pick

Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
May 2025

After winning the NBA draft lottery with just a 1.8% chance, the Dallas Mavericks plan to select Duke forward Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick and will not trade the pick for any established superstar.
Despite fan backlash from the earlier Luka Dončić trade, Mavs governor Patrick Dumont sees Flagg as a “gift” and wants to secure the franchise’s future around the 6’9″ Duke star. Flagg dominated college basketball this season, averaging 19.2 points and leading Duke to the Final Four.

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