
Cooper Flagg Shines Despite Mavericks’ Narrow Loss to Rockets
Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg is thriving as the Mavericks’ starting point guard, but a late-game officiating controversy overshadowed his standout performance against Houston.

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg is thriving as the Mavericks’ starting point guard, but a late-game officiating controversy overshadowed his standout performance against Houston.

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg will miss the Rising Stars showcase after an MRI revealed a midfoot sprain, pausing momentum in what has been a promising first season.

After missing a potential game-tying shot, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg had a tense exchange with former high school teammate and New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen, highlighting the young forward’s intense competitive nature.

A poised, career night from rookie Cooper Flagg helped Dallas survive Nikola Jokic’s late rally and edge Denver by one point in a dramatic showdown.

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg captured his second straight Western Conference Rookie of the Month award after a historic December that placed him in rare company across the NBA record book.

Rookie standout Cooper Flagg delivered a historic 49-point performance, but former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel’s late free throws lifted the Charlotte Hornets past Dallas in a 123-121 thriller.