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Cooper Flagg sets NBA record with 49 points in rookie duel
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In a thrilling matchup between former Duke teammates, Cooper Flagg scored a record 49 points as a teenager, but the Dallas Mavericks fell 123-121 to the Charlotte Hornets. Kon Knueppel added 34 points, including the game-winning free throws, in a career-high performance. The game highlighted an intense Rookie of the Year race between the two star rookies.
The NBA has set a new date for the postponed Dallas Mavericks-Milwaukee Bucks game, originally disrupted by a winter storm. The matchup will now take place on March 31 at 8 p.m. EST, with additional schedule adjustments for the Mavericks and Grizzlies to avoid back-to-back conflicts. These changes stem from weather-related postponements affecting games in Dallas and Memphis last Sunday.
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The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly considering postponing Kyrie Irving's return from a torn ACL until the 2026-27 season amid the team's ongoing struggles. This decision stems from their poor standing in the Western Conference and a focus on the upcoming NBA Draft. Irving has expressed a desire to play this season, but discussions are anticipated given the Mavs' position.
The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, nine months after trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move follows a 3-8 start to the 2025-26 season and persistent fan protests. Assistant GMs Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi will serve as co-interim leaders.