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Cooper Flagg Impresses in 14-Minute Mavericks Preseason Debut

Dallas is easing the 18-year-old into a veteran lineup during Kyrie Irving’s ACL rehab.

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Oct 6, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Flagg posted 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block in 14 minutes in a 106-89 win over an Oklahoma City team resting its starters.
  • Head coach Jason Kidd praised the rookie’s all-around showing, citing his defense, playmaking and scoring.
  • Flagg started alongside D’Angelo Russell, Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II in a group widely viewed as the likely opening-night lineup.
  • He flashed two-way impact with a weak-side block that led to a fast break, handled some lead-guard reads for three assists, and scored in a brief burst featuring two threes.
  • Dallas is managing his minutes as it tests rotations, with Russell running point during Irving’s ACL recovery; Davis also returned from retina surgery wearing protective eyewear.