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Mavericks’ Offense Sinks to NBA Worst as Pressure Mounts to End Flagg-at-Point Plan

Analysts say a veteran ball-handler would stabilize Dallas’ turnover-prone attack to better protect rookie Cooper Flagg’s development.

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Oct 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) celebrates after making a three point against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Through seven games Dallas ranks 30th in offensive rating at 103.6 points per 100 possessions and has fallen to 2–5 after a loss to Houston.
  • Head coach Jason Kidd has continued to use No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg as the primary point guard despite persistent stagnation and turnover issues.
  • On FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Lou Williams and Chandler Parsons urged starting D’Angelo Russell and noted Ryan Nembhard received a DNP as the offense struggled.
  • Klay Thompson’s early slump—8.1 points in 20.1 minutes on roughly 32% shooting and about 26% from three—has prompted questions about his role, though no lineup change or trade has been announced.
  • Reports highlight Russell’s team-high 6 assists and stronger on-court offensive numbers, with injuries to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis limiting Dallas’s veteran playmaking options.