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Top NBA draft picks usually go to bad teams. For players used to winning, that can be a major adjustment. Cooper Flagg is going through that now with the Dallas Mavericks. When asked about the Mavs struggles to get wins this season, Flagg said he's not used to losing like this. "This is the most I've lost since, I think, ever," Flagg said. The Mavericks rookie forward led … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg On Mavericks Struggles: This Is The Most I’ve Lost Since, I Think, Ever

Cooper Flagg has had some struggles on offense as he's been asked to play point guard on a Dallas Mavericks' team that lacks other playmakers and floor spacers. Flagg is averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks per game while shooting 37 percent from the field and 29 percent on three-pointers. "It's a tough league. It's a transition," Flagg … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg ‘Trusting The Work’ Despite Early Struggles In Point Guard Role

Jason Kidd suggested that Kyrie Irving could return to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup at some point this year. "We just can't wait to get Kai back at some point," Kidd said on Saturday. "Hopefully it's in the year '25, not '26. But we'll see what happens." Irving suffered a torn ACL last March, and had surgery on March 26. Irving has returned to doing light on-court work, though … [Read more...] about Jason Kidd On Kyrie Irving Return: ‘Hopefully It’s In The Year ’25’

Anthony Davis is set to miss at least the next two games with a low grade left calf strain, the Dallas Mavericks announced on Friday. Davis, who underwent an MRI, will be re-evaluated when the Mavs return from their two game road trip in Mexico City against the Pistons and Rockets. Davis suffered the injury in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Pacers. "It is … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Out At Least Two Games With Left Calf Strain

Anthony Davis left Wednesday's game between the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers with lower leg soreness. Davis was ruled out at halftime. Davis came into the game listed as probable because of bilateral Achilles tendinopathy. Davis only played in nine games last season after arriving from the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the Luka Doncic trade. Davis was recovering from an … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Exits Game With Lower Leg Soreness