Flagg didn’t get the top spot on that list. Flagg came in at No. 9 on ESPN’s list, directly behind Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley and directly ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren.

The Dallas Mavericks found rare success during the 2025-26 NBA season following their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The Dallas Mavericks showed some potential of making a comeback this season after a 119-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Cooper Flagg was named the NBA’s Western Conference rookie of the month on Tuesday. The Dallas Mavericks forward became the team’s 13th player to win the award and first since Luka Doncic, who won the award five consecutive times in 2018-19.

DALLAS — Early in the 2025-26 season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd surprised many by playing 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg at the point guard position. The results were far from ideal, as Flagg — who had primarily played forward previously — did not look especially comfortable at point guard.

It feels like every time we refresh the box score, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is doing something that makes you double-take. We aren’t just talking about a nice dunk or a solid quarter here and there.

One of the greatest scorers in NBA history says how much he loves Cooper Flagg's game.

The Nets lost to the Mavericks 119-111 despite the fact that forward Michael Porter Jr. continued his excellent play that could potentially get him into the All-Star Game. Porter had 34 points and four rebounds while rookie forward Danny Wolf had 17 points and seven rebounds coming off the bench for a Brooklyn team that needed someone to step up.