Overview

• Dallas announced on July 13 that Flagg will not participate in any remaining Las Vegas Summer League games after two appearances.
• In those outings he averaged 20.5 points, 5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1 block, including a 31-point, 10-for-21 showing against the San Antonio Spurs.
• The decision was first reported by Marc Stein and confirmed by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.
• The early shutdown follows a growing load-management trend for top rookies, with predecessors like Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren receiving similar treatment.
• Flagg will now rest and focus on skill development as he gears up for the Mavericks’ October regular-season opener.