Jason Kidd

One year after trading Luka Dončić, the Dallas Mavericks are finding hope in rookie Cooper Flagg's breakout games. Flagg scored 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets and followed with 34 points and 12 rebounds versus the Houston Rockets. Coach Jason Kidd lashed out at critics during a postgame rant, defending his decision to play Flagg at point guard early in the season.