Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks dropped their seventh straight game to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, falling 138-125 on Saturday behind a dominant performance from Stephon Castle.

Cooper Flagg said Jason Kidd's decision to play him at point guard was a challenge but the moves is paying dividends to the Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks standout rookie Cooper Flagg discussed his usage as the team's point guard early in the 2025-26 season.

Cooper Flagg is cleared to play for the Dallas Mavericks against the San Antonio Spurs. He will start and carry a heavy load due to team injuries. Flagg recently recovered from an ankle sprain and is performing well.

Dirk Nowitzki tells Mavericks guard Cooper Flagg how impressed he has been with his performances early in his career

Former Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki talks to a reporter at Banner House at T Bar M, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Dallas. Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki seems to be settling into his television role quite nicely,

Dallas fans are still upset about the decision made by former general manager Nico Harrison. However, a few months later, the Mavericks won the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and selected Cooper Flagg, a Duke Blue Devils forward, as the new face of the franchise.