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Paul Skenes drops face of the team claim on Konnor Griffin after contract extension

19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, made MLB history after signing a nine-year, $140 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Upon signing that deal, Paul Skenes boldly claimed that Griffin is, and will be, the face of the franchise for a long duration of time. While talking with media members on Wednesday, Skenes had nothing but […] The post Paul Skenes drops face of the team claim on Konnor Griffin after contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-player doesn’t think Kon Knueppel-Cooper Flagg Rookie of the Year race is close

With the regular season drawing down, the race for NBA Rookie of the Year is really heating up. The top contenders are former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Some have Flagg winning the honors by a sizable margin. Others, including former player Reggie Miller, have Knueppel winning the award. He is not alone. […] The post Ex-player doesn’t think Kon Knueppel-Cooper Flagg Rookie of the Year race is close appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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This Cooper Flagg poster of Brook Lopez in Mavericks-Clippers goes so hard

Remember when many were quick to roast Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg when he had a slow start to his rookie season? Yeah, who’s laughing now, huh? Flagg has been nothing but exceptional since he found his footing in the NBA. While the Mavericks’ campaign has left much to be desired, the 19-year-old Flagg has […] The post This Cooper Flagg poster of Brook Lopez in Mavericks-Clippers goes so hard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg Addresses Rookie of the Year Race

Cooper Flagg is currently doing things on a basketball court that the NBA hasn’t seen in many years. Over a historic two-game stretch, the Dallas Mavericks’ 19-year-old superstar scored a combined 96 points. Flagg scored 51 points in a 138-127 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday. He followed that ...

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits interest in UConn before joining Duke

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg made an admission about his collegiate career that related to Duke and UConn. Flagg only played one year in college, representing the Duke Blue Devils. He shined as the top freshman in the 2025 class, racking up awards across the board. Even though Duke lost to eventual national runners-up Houston […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits interest in UConn before joining Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Catches Unexpected Mention From LeBron James

NBA fans had their eyes on the battle between LeBron James and the No. 1 draft pick, Cooper Flagg, on Sunday, April 5. After the game, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe ended up with an unexpected mention from the Los Angeles Lakers star. Sitting at his locker after a Dallas Mavericks victory over the […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Catches Unexpected Mention From LeBron James appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama Gets Real on Spurs’ Change for NBA Playoffs

With the San Antonio Spurs set to have a playoff run in 2026, it will mark the first time that Victor Wembanyama is competing in the postseason. Seeing as though he’s the top player on the thriving Spurs, Wembanyama is bracing for increased minutes as rest is hard to come by with each game holding […] The post Victor Wembanyama Gets Real on Spurs’ Change for NBA Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mavericks’ Jason Kidd gets 100% real on Cooper Flagg, LeBron James

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd addressed the future of the NBA in Cooper Flagg after commending Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ performance in Sunday’s 134-128 win. Flagg strengthen his Rookie of the Year case by scoring a combined 96 points in the Mavericks’ last two games, including 45 points against James and the Lakers. […] The post Mavericks’ Jason Kidd gets 100% real on Cooper Flagg, LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg flips ROY betting odds vs. Kon Knueppel after historic 96-point weekend

On Sunday evening, the Dallas Mavericks got into the win column at home for the first time in over two months with a relatively comfortable victory over what’s left of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was another epic game for rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who scored 45 points on the heels of his 51-point output […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg flips ROY betting odds vs. Kon Knueppel after historic 96-point weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James Comments on ROTY Race After Losing to Cooper Flagg, Mavs

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were on the wrong end of another offensive eruption from Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. Coming off a career-high 51-point performance on Friday against the Orlando Magic, Flagg kept it going on Sunday night. The former Duke Blue Devils star dropped 45 ...

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg reacts to ROY race after 96 points in last two games

For what has felt like the entire season, Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has been playing catch up to college teammate Kon Knueppel in the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year award race. Knueppel has simply been the more consistent player from start to finish, and it helps that the Charlotte Hornets have turned things […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg reacts to ROY race after 96 points in last two games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg joins Allen Iverson in record books after unreal performance vs. Lakers

Cooper Flagg turned in another monster performance as the Dallas Mavericks snapped their three-game losing skid after beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 134-128, at American Airlines Center on Sunday. Flagg dropped 45 points on 14-of-27 shooting to carry the Mavericks, who have only won twice in their last 10 assignments. Flagg also had eight rebounds, […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg joins Allen Iverson in record books after unreal performance vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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