ESPN Facing Backlash Over Caitlin Clark Decision
Fans reacted strongly after ESPN placed Caitlin Clark at No. 10, questioning the decision and fueling another league-wide debate.
Rookie of the Year
“Dirk Taught Him Well”: Cooper Flagg and Arianna Roberson Dating Rumors Spark Wild Fan Reactions as She Joins Mavs Star’s Family for Historic Milestone Event
Cooper Flagg won NBA Rookie of the Year with 56 first-place votes, while dating rumors emerged after Arianna Roberson was spotted at his press conference.
Woman at Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year press conference turns heads
Cooper Flagg and his family had a big night on Wednesday as the Dallas Mavericks forward received his Rookie of the Year trophy.With his parents present, Flagg spoke to the media about winning his first major NBA award. But another person also grabbed fans’ attention. Seated beside Flagg’s mother in the front row of his … The post Woman at Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year press conference turns heads appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dirk Nowitzki had a great message after Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year win
The greatest ever to wear a Dallas Mavericks uniform had nothing but great words to say about the franchise’s potential next GOAT. With Cooper Flagg winning the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki shared his admittedly biased take on the Mavs youngster’s impressive first year in the Association. “I watched … The post Dirk Nowitzki had a great message after Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dirk Nowitzki Sends Message to Cooper Flagg After Rookie of the Year Victory
The 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year race was one of the closest in recent memory.Ultimately, Dallas Mavericks star forward Cooper Flagg bested his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets to claim the hardware.While fans in Charlotte may not agree, the NBA picked the right guy to win the award. At least […] The post Dirk Nowitzki Sends Message to Cooper Flagg After Rookie of the Year Victory appeared first on HEAVY.
Cooper Flagg's New Nickname Is Drawing Attention
Dallas Mavericks rookie's road to superstardom gets started with a ROTY win and up next up is his own nickname although the latest suggestion has fans divided.
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg makes Kon Knueppel admission after ROY win
With Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg winning the NBA’s Rookie of the Year honors, the contention came down to him and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel. Besides the Mavericks rookie in Flagg talking about winning the award, he would also express the relationship he has with Knueppel. Besides competing for the Rookie of the Year […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg makes Kon Knueppel admission after ROY win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg breaks silence on winning Rookie of the Year
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was announced NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 regular season. It’s an incredibly deserved award for a player who led his team in virtually every statistical category while being asked to play a position he’s never really played coming into the year. In his first season in the […] The post Cooper Flagg breaks silence on winning Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg reacts to new ‘Cooper Swag’ nickname
The Dallas Mavericks saw Cooper Flagg win Rookie of the Year, culminating a fantastic freshman campaign in the NBA with the award everyone covets when they enter the league. Everyone knows what comes with the award, including a number of high expectations moving forward. But what many people may not know is that it might […] The post Cooper Flagg reacts to new ‘Cooper Swag’ nickname appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Spurs’ Dylan Harper reaches Kawhi Leonard territory in Blazers closeout
To draft Dylan Harper or not to: this was the question the San Antonio Spurs faced during the 2025 NBA Draft. Their lottery pick in 2024 in Stephon Castle was coming off a Rookie of the Year season, and they just gave De’Aaron Fox a huge contract extension. This meant that they would be bringing […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper reaches Kawhi Leonard territory in Blazers closeout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Paige Bueckers' Change in Physical Appearance Draws Attention
Paige Bueckers was asked to flex during media day. Now, the moment is trending online.
Carmelo Anthony wants Nico Harrison to get credit for Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year win
After NBC got the chance to break the news of an incredibly tight NBA Rookie of the Year win by Dallas’ Cooper Flagg on Monday night, Carmelo Anthony took the opportunity to revisit one of the league’s most ridiculous stories of the past year. That would be the rise and fall of Mavericks general manager…
Chandler Parsons explains how play-in led to Cooper Flagg winning ROY over Kon Knueppel
The Charlotte Hornets got the most out of the Rookie Kon Knueppel. However, he lost the Rookie of the Year Award to Cooper Flagg. Although the Hornets surprised many and made it to the Play-In tournament, the question arises whether that ultimately hurt Knueppel’s chances. NBA analyst Chandler Parsons made that argument on Run It […] The post Chandler Parsons explains how play-in led to Cooper Flagg winning ROY over Kon Knueppel appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd breaks silence on Cooper Flagg winning Rookie of the Year
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd couldn’t be prouder of his young cornerstone, and he made that crystal clear after Cooper Flagg was officially recognized as the NBA’s Rookie of the Year. Kidd took to social media to celebrate the moment, posting a heartfelt message: “Thrilled to see Cooper Flagg recognized with the NBA Rookie […] The post Mavericks’ Jason Kidd breaks silence on Cooper Flagg winning Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg Gets Strong Message From Jason Kidd After Historic NBA News
Jason Kidd sent a message to Cooper Flagg after the Mavericks rookie beat Kon Knueppel in a tight Rookie of the Year race. The post Cooper Flagg Gets Strong Message From Jason Kidd After Historic NBA News appeared first on HEAVY.
Cooper Flagg News Emerges After Major NBA Honor
Cooper Flagg beat Kon Knueppel in a tight Rookie of the Year race.
‘Instant Chills,’ ‘Immaculate’ — NBA World Reacts as Kyrie Irving Narrates Mavs’ Hype Video for Cooper Flagg’s ROY Award
After winning the Rookie of the Year Award, Cooper Flagg receives a heartfelt tribute from veteran teammate Kyrie Irving.
Mavericks fans go wild after Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year
It was not a surprise that Cooper Flagg was named Rookie of the Year after a sensational campaign that saw him achieve multiple milestones as the new face of the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg received 56 first-place votes and 44 second-place votes to beat Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets, his former teammate and roommate at […] The post Mavericks fans go wild after Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg wins ROY over Kon Knueppel: Did the voters get it right?
Former No. 1 pick and Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg beat out Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel for Rookie of the Year. Let's dive into the debate.
Mavericks drop epic Cooper Flagg ROTY video with help from Kyrie Irving
It was a tough-as-nose battle, but Cooper Flagg won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award on Monday. He eeked out his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel. As a result, the Dallas Mavericks released a montage celebrating Flagg, narrated by Kyrie Irving. “Greatness isn’t forged in the spotlight, it’s shaped in the quiet,” Irving said. […] The post Mavericks drop epic Cooper Flagg ROTY video with help from Kyrie Irving appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg sends motivational message after winning Rookie of the Year
The Dallas Mavericks’ future came into sharper focus after rookie Cooper Flagg capped a standout debut season to claim the 2025–26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year award. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft delivered one of the most complete rookie campaigns in recent memory and closed it with a […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg sends motivational message after winning Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘KON ROBBED,’ ‘Holy Sh*t’ — NBA World Reacts As Cooper Flagg Wins Rookie of the Year Award Over Kon Knueppel
After Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel battled back and forth for Rookie of the Year honors all season, the final decision surprised many.
Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award
Just a few weeks ago, Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. On Monday, the league announced that Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg won the award. Flagg earned 412 total points while Knueppel received 386 in a close finish. After the results … The post Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg breaks historic records as 2026 NBA Rookie of the year winner – sportingnews.com
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg breaks historic records as 2026 NBA Rookie of the year winner sportingnews.com