Overview
- Dallas has fallen to 2-7 with one of the NBA’s worst early offensive metrics, including reports of a league-low offensive rating near 103–104 points per 100 possessions.
- Jason Kidd continues to deploy No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg as the primary playmaker despite his forward background, and the rookie is averaging roughly 14 points with sub-30% three-point shooting.
- Draymond Green cautioned on his podcast that forcing Flagg into point-guard duties risks eroding confidence, invoking the Ben Simmons precedent while maintaining belief in Flagg’s long-term upside.
- ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recounted a heated postgame moment between Flagg and former high school teammate Derik Queen after a missed late shot against New Orleans, underscoring the rookie’s frustration.
- Injury absences for Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and the still-sidelined Kyrie Irving have compounded Dallas’ backcourt void as media proposals surface for guard help, including Coby White, Austin Reaves or Dennis Schroder.