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Cooper Flagg To Debut as Mavericks' Point-Forward Against Spurs

The Mavericks are positioning the 18-year-old as their primary initiator in a point-forward role with Kyrie Irving sidelined.

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DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 11: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks moves the ball down the court against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center on October 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs tries to secure his own rebound against Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Overview

  • Head coach Jason Kidd said Dallas will list Cooper Flagg at point guard in a point-forward setup for the opener.
  • Kyrie Irving remains out recovering from a left ACL tear, and D’Angelo Russell said he is prepared to come off the bench to help finish games.
  • Preseason tracking showed Flagg brought the ball up on 26 possessions, signaling the team’s intent to put the offense in his hands.
  • Victor Wembanyama returns for San Antonio in his first regular-season game since a blood clot diagnosis, adding a marquee matchup to opening night.
  • Flagg will be the youngest player to debut for the Mavericks and the NBA’s youngest this season, with Daniel Gafford listed as doubtful and two-way guard Ryan Nembhard expected to be in the rotation.