The Mavericks, now 2–3, have had a rough start to the season, dealing with injuries to Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford and Dante Exum. With Davis out against the Pacers, head coach Jason Kidd turned again to Flagg, who played more than 30 minutes and led the team’s starters in scoring.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg flashed a savage gesture at Pacers’ Mac McClung in the Dallas 107-105 win over Indiana.

The No. 1 overall pick and youngest player in the NBA deserves a little more time to grow before his career is judged harshly.

How many points, rebounds and assists will Cooper Flagg finish with on Wednesday vs. Indiana? We share the best recommended wagers for his fifth NBA game.

After Mavericks rookie battled a sore shoulder and had two points in 31 minutes, he found himself on the bench.

Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and had a soaring one-handed dunk during the decisive run, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 for their first victory with the No. 1 overall pick.

Cooper Flagg has slipped in the latest NBA Rookie of the Year power rankings for the 2025-26 season, as of October 30th.

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