Overview
- Dallas has opened 2–6 with one of the NBA’s weakest early offenses while starting 18-year-old No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg as the primary ballhandler.
- Draymond Green cautioned that using Flagg at point guard could erode confidence, invoking a Ben Simmons comparison on his podcast.
- ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported Flagg was “furious” after missing a late shot against New Orleans and bristled at a postgame gesture from ex–high school teammate Derik Queen.
- Flagg is averaging roughly 14.4 points on 39.4% shooting and 29% from three through eight games, showing flashes but inconsistent efficiency.
- Coverage notes better offensive flow with D’Angelo Russell running possessions, and new reports float potential guard additions such as Coby White or a proposed Dennis Schroder trade as possible fixes.