Overview
- Dallas fell to 2-7 and sits at or near the bottom of the NBA in offensive efficiency, producing roughly 103–104 points per 100 possessions.
- Jason Kidd has deployed rookie forward Cooper Flagg as the primary ball-handler, with early returns of about 13–14 points on sub-40% shooting and concerns about his confidence and fit at the position.
- Draymond Green cautioned that forcing Flagg to play point could set back his development, while Dirk Nowitzki called the start “disastrous” and pointed to a glaring playmaking gap.
- Injuries continue to sap options, with Kyrie Irving rehabbing an ACL, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II sidelined recently, and Daniel Gafford exiting the latest loss to the Grizzlies.
- Trade chatter has intensified in outside reports and columns, floating guards such as Coby White, Austin Reaves, or Dennis Schroder as potential targets, as separate reporting raises questions about GM Nico Harrison’s job security if the slide continues.