Magic vs. Mavericks Post-Game Stats: Cooper Flagg Makes Loud ROTY Statement With Historic 51-Point Game
Despite the Mavs' 127-138 defeat, Cooper Flagg became the headline story of the night due to his record-breaking 51-point game.
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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Posts New Career High in Loss to Magic
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg hit a new career high in points in a loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday. The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Posts New Career High in Loss to Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NBA Announces Cooper Flagg Milestone on Friday
The NBA recognized Cooper Flagg's career milestone on Friday.
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.
“Family’s Freaking Out”: Cooper Flagg Admits Mavericks’ Spiraling Season Took Serious Mental Toll on Him
Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks have suffered a difficult season, even though the Newport rookie had a Rookie of the Year campaign.
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 ...
Agonizing Cade Horton injury detail has Cubs fans flashing back to Justin Steele
Cade Horton finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2025. He's already dealing with an injury after his second start of the 2026 campaign.
MLB Rookie of the Year odds: Dark horses who can challenge NL favorite Konnor Griffin
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially called up (and extended) top prospect Konnor Griffin. He's an easy favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year, but he has competition.
Cardinals Make JJ Wetherholt Decision Before Tigers Game
The St. Louis Cardinals announced a JJ Wetherholt move before Friday's Tigers Game.
Can Kon Knueppel Beat Cooper Flagg in Rookie of the Year Race? ESPN Poll Answers It
ESPN’s latest poll reveals where Rookie of the Year race stands entering final stretch
LaMelo Ball Caught Looking Straight at Camera While Making Wild Gesture
LaMelo Ball sparked viral reactions with his sideline antics during the Hornets’ win over the Suns.
Braves’ Drake Baldwin reaches wild 1957 Hank Aaron territory
Even when Drake Baldwin is not tearing the cover off the baseball, or registering any base-hits, he is finding ways to contribute to winning baseball. The 25-year-old catcher joined Atlanta Braves royalty in Thursday’s 17-2 drubbing of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite grounding into a fielder’s choice twice, Baldwin scored two runs and recorded an RBI. […] The post Braves’ Drake Baldwin reaches wild 1957 Hank Aaron territory appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kon Knueppel Strengthens ROY Case With Record-Breaking Night
The 2026 NBA Draft continues to impress as once again history is made. Kon Knueppel delivered another defining moment in his rookie season Thursday night, breaking the Charlotte Hornets’ single-season three-point record in a 127-107 win over the Phoenix Suns. The 20-year-old guard knocked down four threes to reach 261 on the year, surpassing Kemba […] The post Kon Knueppel Strengthens ROY Case With Record-Breaking Night appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel joins sharpshooting company matched only by MVP Stephen Curry
The Charlotte Hornets earned an all-important win on Thursday night, taking down the Phoenix Suns, 127-107. This took them to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings for the time being after the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat suffered recent defeats, and considering how well they’ve been playing in the calendar year of 2026, they […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel joins sharpshooting company matched only by MVP Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Watch moment that ‘scared the crap out of’ Kon Knueppel after setting 3-point record
On Thursday, Kon Knueppel etched his place in Charlotte Hornets history. He surpassed Kemba Walker to become the third single-season leader in 3-pointers. Altogether, Knueppel has 261 3-pointers this year. In 2018-2019, Walker had 260. In the process, the Hornets came away victorious over the Phoenix Suns 127-107. Altogether, Knueppel finished with 20 points and […] The post Watch moment that ‘scared the crap out of’ Kon Knueppel after setting 3-point record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel breaks tie with Kemba Walker for new 3s record
Kon Knueppel joined Kemba Walker in franchise history following his remarkable performance in the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Knueppel continues to have an incredible campaign throughout his rookie year in the NBA. He is fiercely competing with Cooper Flagg for the league’s Rookie of the Year Award, helping the […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel breaks tie with Kemba Walker for new 3s record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel Makes Franchise History Against Suns
Rookie guard Kon Knueppel makes Charlotte Hornets franchise history against the Phoenix Suns.
Spurs Announce Victor Wembanyama News After Warriors Game
The San Antonio Spurs announced an update on Victor Wembanyama.
Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll on value of beating Tarik Skubal, sweep of Tigers
The Arizona Diamondbacks closed out a statement series vs. the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, with Corbin Carroll leading the charge in a decisive three-game sweep. In a tightly contested pitching duel between Zac Gallen and Tarik Skubal, Detroit fell 1–0 despite Skubal allowing just one run — a first-inning solo shot to Carroll. By breaking […] The post Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll on value of beating Tarik Skubal, sweep of Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
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.
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.
Insider’s Andrew Painter revelations will only increase Rookie of the Year hype
The Philadelphia Phillies got a nice win against the Washington Nationals in their latest game, and they may have learned a lot about one of their rookies in the process. Andrew Painter made his long-awaited debut for the clubhouse, and it was everything that they were expecting, and maybe more. The right-hander struck out eight […] The post Insider’s Andrew Painter revelations will only increase Rookie of the Year hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg’s revelation will have anime fans ecstatic
The Dallas Mavericks have a bright future ahead of them after landing future star Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. On Monday, Flagg likely earned even more fans in the NBA community. An interview conducted by GQ Magazine with Cooper Flagg was posted on Monday afternoon, with one of […] The post Cooper Flagg’s revelation will have anime fans ecstatic appeared first on ClutchPoints.