Overview
- Head coach Jason Kidd said Flagg will function as a point forward even if he is listed at point guard on the lineup card.
- Dallas is weighing a bigger opening-night lineup featuring Klay Thompson, Flagg, P.J. Washington, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively, which could push D’Angelo Russell to a reserve role.
- Preseason usage tracked by ESPN showed Flagg bringing the ball up 26 times, and he started late exhibitions, including a 13-point, three-assist outing against the Lakers.
- Irving is expected to miss most of the season with an ACL recovery, leaving Russell as the only proven primary ball-handler and prompting public concern about backcourt depth.
- Former executive John Hollinger has urged Dallas to explore in-season trades, potentially leveraging frontcourt pieces like Daniel Gafford or P.J. Washington to add guards or true wings.