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Cooper Flagg thanks Mavericks for having his back in 51-point game vs. Magic

The Dallas Mavericks may have lost their Friday night clash against the Orlando Magic, 138-127, but the rest of the team will go to sleep tonight with their hearts full. After all, the team’s main man, Cooper Flagg, just had the best night of his brief professional career thus far. Flagg, who is making a […] The post Cooper Flagg thanks Mavericks for having his back in 51-point game vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks HC Jason Kidd gets ejected from Magic game after Cooper Flagg no-call

Jason Kidd got an ejection for his interactions with the officials during the Dallas Mavericks’ clash with the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Kidd is going through his fifth season as the Mavericks’ head coach. He has gone through ups and downs as the franchise is going through a new era of its history with […] The post Mavericks HC Jason Kidd gets ejected from Magic game after Cooper Flagg no-call appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg pulls off NBA feat no other teenager has ever done

Cooper Flagg cannot legally buy a beer just yet, but he can at least satiate himself with a 50-burger as he counts down the days. The Dallas Mavericks rookie went off for 51 points in a losing effort Friday against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. While the present-day scoreboard showed … The post Cooper Flagg pulls off NBA feat no other teenager has ever done appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cooper Flagg becomes 1st teenager in NBA history to score 50+

There is no question that Cooper Flagg is pushing through what has been a rewarding but grueling rookie season. However, on Friday night, he etched his place in NBA history by becoming the youngest NBA player to score 50+ points in a game. It came in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks’ game against […] The post Cooper Flagg becomes 1st teenager in NBA history to score 50+ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg Milestone Against Magic

Cooper Flagg is in the midst of a historic rookie season for the Dallas Mavericks. Entering Friday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic, the 6-foot-9 small forward averaged 20.3 points on 46.7% shooting, 6.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.8 minutes per contest. Flagg turned in another ...

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NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel Race Heats Up as Playoffs Approach

The rookie race is hitting its final gear, and it’s no longer a quiet debate, but a literal split room. The latest NBA rookie power rankings feel tighter than ever, with two names dominating every conversation: Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg. One is lifting wins. The other is carrying everything. Both are making loud closing …

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Mavericks coach Jason Kidd once again addresses his awareness of Luka Doncic trade

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to host the Orlando Magic on Friday night, head coach Jason Kidd again clarified his role — or lack thereof — in the franchise-altering trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last year. Kidd addressed the situation in a video shared by Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS […] The post Mavericks coach Jason Kidd once again addresses his awareness of Luka Doncic trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Basketball Awards: MVP, ROY, Most Improved & Breakout Winners

The fantasy basketball regular season is entering its final stretch. While many leagues are currently in the heat of the playoffs, the 2025-26 NBA regular season officially concludes on April 12, 2026. These final days are the ultimate proving ground where the 2026 Fantasy Basketball Awards such ...

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Cooper Flagg Opens Up on ‘Mentally Taxing’ Rookie Season

Cooper Flagg entered the NBA with significant expectations, but his first season has brought challenges that go far beyond the stat sheet.Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Flagg offered a candid look into his experience, Dallas News reports. His honesty stood out immediately.“Obviously it’s been tough like you said… there’s been times of the season […] The post Cooper Flagg Opens Up on ‘Mentally Taxing’ Rookie Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA rumors: Insider claims 1 of Sam Presti, Brad Stevens, Tim Connelly ‘would listen’ to Mavericks’ pitch

Recently, it was reported that the Dallas Mavericks were going big game hunting in an attempt to overhaul their front office, looking to poach a well-respected basketball mind from another organization around the league. Among the names reported were Boston Celtics’ Brad Stevens and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Tim Connelly, among others, although the reports were met […] The post NBA rumors: Insider claims 1 of Sam Presti, Brad Stevens, Tim Connelly ‘would listen’ to Mavericks’ pitch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Announces Critical Rankings for 76ers Rookie

The Philadelphia 76ers can look at a couple of NBA rookie leaderboards and feel great about where their first-round pick ranks. VJ Edgecombe has had a strong first season in Philadelphia, and the NBA recently shined some light on it, while revealing the league’s stat leaders through March 2026. When it comes to total points […] The post NBA Announces Critical Rankings for 76ers Rookie appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cooper Flagg gets candid about the Mavericks’ brutal season

Cooper Flagg regularly won games in high school and in college, but he’s not having the same experience since he turned pro. With the Dallas Mavericks, wins have come few and far between in the 2025-26 NBA season despite Flagg’s best efforts. The Mavs simply are far from becoming a legitimate playoff contender, with the … The post Cooper Flagg gets candid about the Mavericks’ brutal season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mavs’ Cooper Flagg Likely to Lose Rookie of the Year Race, According to NBA

With the NBA playoff race heating up, major awards and honors are inevitable. So much has been said about the coveted MVP race, but fans are quickly forgetting about the Rookie of the Year race featuring two dazzling first-year players battling it out. Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg was the runaway favorite entering the year, but Charlotte […] The post Mavs’ Cooper Flagg Likely to Lose Rookie of the Year Race, According to NBA appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gets brutally honest on ‘mentally taxing’ rookie season

It’s been a long rookie season for Cooper Flagg. Not only has the Dallas Mavericks’ former No. 1 overall pick played in 64 games so far, but he’s also played in different positions throughout the campaign. In a recent interview, Flagg revealed how mentally exhausting his first year in the NBA has been. While guest […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gets brutally honest on ‘mentally taxing’ rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Will Kon Knueppel actually beat Cooper Flagg?

No matter how you look at this year’s NBA rookie race between Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg, you can’t go wrong. These two have been fantastic all year, but only one of them can sit at the top of the NBA rookie rankings and claim the Rookie of the Year award. This debate is a […] The post NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Will Kon Knueppel actually beat Cooper Flagg? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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