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Cooper Flagg Sets Another Record, Former Teammate Scores Game-Winner

Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg had a shootout with both rookies scoring career highs.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

NBA Midseason Awards: Reviving the MVP Debate Between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić

The Coach of the Year and rookie races are surprisingly competitive, while Victor Wembanyama should run away with Defensive Player of the Year with one caveat.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23

Dirk Nowitzki Explains Why Mavericks Aren’t Worried About Cooper Flagg’s Shooting

Cooper Flagg has had a very nice first half to his rookie year. The No. 1 pick in the draft has averaged 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and a steal while

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23

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Is Cooper Flagg Playing Thursday Night in Mavericks–Jazz Game?

The rookie suffered a left ankle sprain on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16

Three Realistic Jonathan Kuminga Landing Spots After Warriors Trade Demand

Breaking down where Jonathan Kuminga could land after he demanded a trade from the Warriors.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

Cooper Flagg Leaves Mavericks Game Against Nuggets With Sprained Ankle

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg left the team’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a sprained ankle.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

How Hawks Could Trade for Anthony Davis After Sending Trae Young to Wizards

Breaking down the Hawks’ path to acquiring Anthony Davis after the Trae Young trade.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 8

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The Top Five NBA Trade Targets Entering 2026

With the calendar flipping to 2026, here are the five top trade targets across the NBA ahead of the league’s Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

Life after LeBron James: who will inherit the NBA’s future?

As the millennial superstars near the end, an international generation reshapes the league. The question is whether an American can still carry the crown

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2025

NBA Christmas Takeaways: Spurs Make Statement, Lakers’ Defensive Woes

Plus, Jalen Brunson makes MVP case, something is off with Oklahoma City and Draymond Green’s future with Golden State is murky.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2025

Steph Curry Had Cool Message About Cooper Flagg After Warriors’ Win Over Mavericks

Steph Curry faced Cooper Flagg for the first time on Christmas.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2025

Ranking the NBA Christmas Day Matchups in Terms of Watchability

Here are the five NBA Christmas Day matchups ranked from worst to best.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2025

NBA Christmas Day schedule – when and where to watch all five games

The Thunder are an NBA-best 26-4 this season — 26-2 against every team but the Spurs, 0-2 against the Spurs

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Nikola Jokić Praises Cooper Flagg After Rookie’s Big Game in Mavs’ Win Over Nuggets

Nikola Jokić gave Cooper Flagg high praise after the Mavericks defeated the Nuggets Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

SI:AM | Epic Battle vs. Rams Gives Seahawks a Leg Up in Race for No. 1 Seed

Seattle prevailed in a game for the ages that could have decided who represents the NFC in the Super Bowl.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

NBA Trade Season Has Arrived: Six Teams That Could Buy or Sell at the Deadline

Between Detroit’s title push, Milwaukee’s uncertainty around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dallas’s need to tear it down, the trade market is already taking shape.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

All the Best Dunks From a Busy NBA Thursday Slate

Rims were rocked across the NBA Thursday night with plenty of highlight-worthy slam dunks.

Operation Sports · Dec 19, 2025

NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update Available Today (12-18)

2K shared its latest NBA 2K26 ratings update just days after the New York Knicks captured the Emirates NBA Cup. With the league moving into the holiday stretch and attention turning to the NBA’s Christmas Day slate, several players saw notable movement in their overall ratings.

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2025

Cooper Flagg Gave Very Nonchalant Reaction to Making NBA History With 42-Point Game

The rookie brushed off his record-making performance because the Mavericks lost the game.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2025

SI:AM | Cooper Flagg’s Historic 42 Not Enough for Mavs in OT Loss to Jazz

He became the first 18-year-old in NBA history to score 40 points in a game—something even LeBron James never did.

AAP · Dec 16, 2025

Top draft pick Cooper Flagg breaks NBA record

The NBA's most recent No.1 draft pick Cooper Flagg entered rarefied air with 42 points, but his Dallas Mavericks could not overcome the Utah Jazz.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2025

Cooper Flagg Broke One of LeBron James’s Rookie Records vs. Jazz

Cooper Flagg broke LeBron James’s record for most points scored by an 18-year old.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2025

Shams Charania Names Three Eastern Conference Suitors for Mavericks’ Anthony Davis

The Dallas Mavericks have several suitors for Anthony Davis should they decide to move him ahead of the NBA trade deadline in February.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2025

Kevin Durant Paid Cooper Flagg a Huge Compliment After Impressive Performance

The veteran and rookie will meet again next month.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2025

Why the Mavericks Are Suddenly at a Make-or-Break Moment in the West

Dallas must decide which path it’s on after firing GM Nico Harrison and dealing with injuries to key players: build for the postseason or look to the lottery.

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