Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks were blown out by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-96 on Monday on the road.

A message from Cooper Flagg’s mom showed the respect between her son and Kon Knueppel as both rookies battle for early Rookie of the Year positioning.

ESPN analyst and former Duke basketball star Jay Williams sparks frenzy with bold Cameron Boozer–Cooper Flagg comparison.

The 2025-26 NBA season is only a few weeks old, but you can already see why there was so much excitement for this rookie class, led by No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, who hasn't even been that great yet.

While Flagg may not be a traditional point guard, the Mavericks rookie has gotten firsthand training on what it takes to control an offense.

To add to the woes, No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg is fighting through a pair of injuries. Flagg sprained his right thumb on Monday night and is still dealing with left shoulder pain from an ailment that originally occurred against Oklahoma City on October 27.

In a recent interview, Dirk Nowitzki stated that the Mavericks should have acted sooner to prevent turmoil in the new Cooper Flagg era.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg may not stay the No. 1 overall pick in the draft if he were to be part of the 2026 class, according to Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor.