Cooper Flagg appeared in his first pro game on Thursday night when the Dallas Mavericks played the Los Angeles Lakers at NBA Summer League. During the game (which the Mavs won by a score of 87-85), Flagg made a shot over Bronny James that got a lot of views on social media.

The No. 1 pick in last month’s draft scores 10 points in 32 minutes and blocks a shot that leads to the game-winning 3-pointer as Dallas edges the Lakers, 87-85. Cole Swider has 22 points and 10

The Los Angeles Lakers added Deandre Ayton to their team that already includes LeBron James and Luka Doncic. But for one Boston Celtics legend, it’s still not enough to reach the NBA Finals.

The Dallas Mavericks had their first Summer League game on Thursday night, meaning Cooper Flagg had his first official NBA moment in a Mavs uniform. He didn't have the greatest game scoring the ball, having 10 points on a shockingly poor 5/21 shooting, but he impacted the game in other ways with his playmaking, defense, and transition game.

Los Angeles Lakers insider Jovan Buha believes the Lakers would consider signing a star player to a long-term contract in the near future despite reportedly prioritizing cap flexibility for the post-LeBron James era.

Lakers Legend, 53, Drops Final Update on Hacking Incident originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O'Neal was an unstoppable force during his heyday in the NBA. In 19 years in the league, he averaged 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game.

"It's not a good track record" - Charles Barkley casts his doubts over Deandre Ayton and the Lakers originally appeared on Basketball Network.