Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg sets NBA record in Mavericks' win over Clippers
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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to score 35 points, surpassing LeBron James' mark in a 114-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The 18-year-old forward added eight rebounds and showcased aggressive play, including a dunk over Ivica Zubac. This performance follows his record 11 assists in a loss to the Lakers the previous night.
Maine basketball fans filled TD Garden in Boston to support local phenom Cooper Flagg during his first NBA game there with the Dallas Mavericks against the Boston Celtics. The Mavericks lost 100-120, but Flagg scored 16 points, including the game's first basket. Jayson Tatum also returned for the Celtics after nearly a year sidelined by injury, contributing 15 points.
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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.
The Dallas Mavericks are exploring a potential in-season trade for Anthony Davis following the firing of general manager Nico Harrison after a 3-9 start to the 2025-26 season. The team plans to work with Davis' camp over the next two-plus months to decide on a move as they shift focus to building around rookie Cooper Flagg. Former All-Star John Wall suggested Davis may want to return to his hometown of Chicago.