Cooper Flagg strolled into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center at 4:17 p.m., wearing Dallas Mavericks gear, bright white New Balance shoes, and an emotionless look on his face as he passed

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg explained why he signed a sneaker deal with New Balance over other brands in 2024.

In his second Summer League outing, the 18-year-old Flagg put up a game-high 31 points while shooting 10-for-21 against the Spurs on Saturday. The Mavericks ultimately lost the game 76-69, with incoming rookie Dylan Harper leading the way with 16 points, six rebounds and two steals for San Antonio.

LAS VEGAS- In a battle that featured three 2025 lottery picks, the anticipation didn’t outweigh the on-court production.

Rookie Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew rave reviews all around after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers,

In a much-hyped matchup against Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers, No. 1 overall selection Cooper Flagg overcame scoring issues in his summer league debut Thursday, July 10 to help push the

Flagg's fans had plenty of energy, electrifying the jam-packed arena that went cheered loudest when he was announced as a starter.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd -- along with several front office members and teammates -- sat courtside for Flagg's debut, offering both support and a touch of humor in his evaluation. "Are we playing too many minutes?