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Mavericks Keep Cooper Flagg at Point Guard as Kidd Defends Development Plan

Kidd frames the assignment as a health-driven necessity that builds late-season resilience.

Overview

  • Dallas has opened 2-4 with a league-worst 104.5 offensive rating and bottom-five three-point volume and accuracy.
  • Jason Kidd said Flagg’s on-ball role stems from early injuries and a desire to give the rookie experience handling pressure for April games.
  • Flagg acknowledged a difficult transition and poor shooting to date, saying he will keep trusting his work after a taxing Mexico City loss to Detroit.
  • Analysts argue the roster needs a true point guard, with ideas ranging from starting a veteran guard to a Bleacher Report proposal sending Daniel Gafford to New Orleans for Jose Alvarado, Saddiq Bey and a 2028 pick swap.
  • Kidd signaled no immediate shift in approach before Kyrie Irving returns and expressed hope the guard is back sometime in 2025.