Overview

• Head coach Jason Kidd said the team is comfortable with Cooper Flagg handling point guard responsibilities, telling reporter Kevin Gray Jr. they will see what happens on opening night.
• Flagg started at point in the Mavericks’ final two preseason games, averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in those starts.
• With Kyrie Irving rehabbing an ACL injury and Dante Exum limited in camp, Dallas has relied more on Flagg’s ball-handling to stabilize the offense.
• Two-way guard Ryan Nembhard strengthened his rotation case by recording 20 assists against two turnovers in 64 preseason minutes, drawing praise from Kidd.
• Veteran Anthony Davis praised Flagg as phenomenal on both ends and highlighted his quick adjustment and eagerness to learn.