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Cooper Flagg says "loyalty" is important. Mavs fans will appreciate this, but there may be bittersweet feelings after the Luka Doncic trade.
It's too early to determine Flagg's long-term status, but his rookie numbers are comparable to those LeBron James had for his rookie season.
Inspired by classic athlete kudos, the “Jersey Swap” spot features Flagg, the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft out of Duke, teaming up with Jake from State Farm and a few unlikely teammates like a coach and a hot dog vendor as they swap "jerseys" to highlight all the great assists that make basketball possible.
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Rookie Power Rankings: Cooper Flagg takes No. 1 after historic game
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg overtakes Kon Knueppel for the top spot after a historic performance on Monday in a loss to the Jazz.
A history-making performance by Cooper Flagg pushed him to No. 1 in USA TODAY's NBA rookie rankings. He isn't the only player to move up (or down).
Former No. 1 picks Cade Cunningham and Cooper Flagg dueled in an overtime thriller in Dallas, combining for 52 points.
Fresh off a thrilling road victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night, the Sixers will play host to Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Joe
The Dallas Mavericks are widely considered to be one of the NBA's most underachieving teams this season with a record of 11-17 and coach Jason Kidd facing the heat. The Mavs' struggles have been offset by the emergence of rookie sensation Cooper Flagg who has flashed elite scoring skills in recent weeks to go with his elite playmaking skills.