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USA Today
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NBA Summer League: Mavericks' Cooper Flagg to debut against Lakers
The NBA on Friday announced the game and broadcast schedules for the NBA Summer League, which will feature all 30 teams and take place July 10-20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 11-day competition, featuring 76 games, will air live on ESPN platforms or NBA TV. The top four teams after four games will advance to the playoffs, which will begin with a semifinal doubleheader on July 19 and conclude with the championship game on July 20. Each team in the NBA Summer League will play at least five games at the Thomas & Mack Center and the Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The 26 teams that do not advance to the four-team playoff will play a fifth game between July 18-20. No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg will take the court for the first time on July 10, with the Dallas Mavericks facing the Los Angeles Lakers (8 p.m. EDT). In the second game, No. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs meet No. 3 pick VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers (10 p.m.). The following night features No. 4 pick Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets squaring off against No. 5 pick Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz on ESPN (7 p.m.). No. 6 pick Tre Johnson and the Washington Wizards will play the Phoenix Suns in the second matchup (9 p.m.). The NBA Summer League has a rich history of showcasing future NBA stars, with past participants including Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
USA Today
35 minutes ago
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Watch: Cooper Flagg attends Dallas Wings WNBA game, praises Caitlin Clark
Cooper Flagg is a fan of hoops. Just two days after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 25, Flagg has already made himself part of the Dallas community. The former Duke Blue Devil star was in attendance for the WNBA matchup between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at American Airlines Center on June 27. FEVER VS. WINGS: Indiana battles Paige Bueckers, Dallas without Caitlin Clark "Honestly, it means a lot to me, seeing how far they have come, and I am going to continue to watch," Flagg said in an interview during the game. "I am a big fan, so it's really cool to just be here and be in this environment and get to watch a great game." Cooper Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 overall @NBA Draft pick, is in the building supporting the home team in Dallas 👏IND-DAL | ION Cooper Flagg praised Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson The matchup had plenty of star power with Wings star Paige Bueckers set to go up against Fever star Caitlin Clark. However, Clark missed the matchup due to a left groin injury. But when asked about Clark during an interview, Flagg had high praise for the defending Rookie of the Year and No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, placing her in the Mt. Rushmore for the WNBA. "She's changed the game so much, and it's heading in the right direction," Flagg said of Clark. "And I just love what she's been able to do. Caitlin Clark is not playing today, but earlier today Cooper Flagg said she is in his WNBA Mt. Rushmore.'She's changed the game so much, and it's heading in the right direction. And I just love what she's been able to do.' Despite praising Clark, Flagg said his favorite WNBA player is A'ja Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces star and three-time and reigning WNBA MVP
Yahoo
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What Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers potentially joining forces in Dallas means for city
The post What Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers potentially joining forces in Dallas means for city appeared first on ClutchPoints. ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are hosting the Atlanta Dream in Arlington on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2025 NBA Draft in New York. As fans know, the Wings selected Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Unless the Mavs shock the NBA world and go in a different direction, they are expected to select Cooper Flagg first overall on Wednesday night. Advertisement Excitement is brewing in Dallas without question. Bueckers will attend the Mavs' NBA Draft Party in Dallas. Before Tuesday's game, Wings head coach Chris Koclanes shared his thoughts on what it would mean for the city to have two number one picks in the same sport within the same year. 'It's awesome,' Koclanes told reporters. 'It's an awesome time to be in Dallas. Just that momentum is incredible. Looking forward to watching the draft and excited for the Mavs.' Cooper Flagg expected to join Paige Bueckers in Dallas Cooper Flagg, 18, emerged as a star with Duke in his freshman campaign. He ultimately made the decision to enter the draft after just one college basketball season. Advertisement At 23 years old, Paige Bueckers spent more time at the college basketball level. Nevertheless, both players appeared to be poised for the next level heading into their respective drafts. Bueckers has lived up to the hype so far, playing well in her rookie season. Although Flagg is younger, the general thinking from most people around the NBA world seems to be that he is ready for the next level. All eyes in the sports world will be on the Dallas Mavericks as they prepare to make the first pick of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Chris Koclanes and the Wings will focus on defeating the Dream on Tuesday before watching the NBA Draft on Wednesday. Related: Kyrie Irving's message on social media amid new 3-year $119 million contract Related: Mavericks' Kyrie Irving declines contract option, plans to sign new $119 million deal
Yahoo
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Jayson Tatum Makes Cooper Flagg Gesture After NBA Draft
Jayson Tatum Makes Cooper Flagg Gesture After NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. To no surprise, Duke star Cooper Flagg went first overall in the NBA Draft on Wednesday and was selected by the Dallas Mavericks. Most considered Flagg to be the top prospect in the draft, and the general consensus was that he would go No. 1. Advertisement The future is bright for Flagg as he is just 18 years old and has the makings to be a star in the NBA. Additionally, the Mavericks were a Play-In team last season, so there is reason to believe he can help the team contend in the 2025-26 season. After the draft, Boston Celtics star and fellow Duke alum Jayson Tatum took to Instagram to reshare a picture of himself and Flagg. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum reshares a post on / Instagram Flagg, a Maine native, has cited Tatum as one of the players he models his game after, and he even named him as the player he is most looking forward to going head-to-head against in the league. "That's a good question. Maybe Jayson Tatum," Flagg said about who he is looking forward to facing in the NBA. "That's somebody that I watched a lot at Duke and then watched a lot again as he went on to the Celtics." As it stands, it seems unlikely the newest Maverick will be able to fulfill this dream next season as Tatum is likely to miss the entire campaign due to his Achilles injury. Still, once the Celtics star makes his return to the court, this will be a game worth circling on the calendar for both fanbases. Advertisement With Flagg now in Dallas, there is a lot to like about the team's outlook as they aim to make it back to the playoffs. Ahead of his rookie season, it is clear that he has one big supporter in the league in Tatum, and only time will tell how he fares against him in NBA action down the line. Related: Cooper Flagg Turns Heads With Jayson Tatum Message After NBA Draft Related: Jrue Holiday Breaks Silence With 3-Word Message After Celtics Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Lakers Named Favorites to Land Ace Bailey After Jazz News
Lakers Named Favorites to Land Ace Bailey After Jazz News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In a bit of a shocking move, the Utah Jazz selected Rutgers forward Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Bailey reportedly declined a workout with the Jazz prior to the draft, making the team's choice to select him a confusing one. Advertisement Furthermore, according to recent reports, Bailey is "having second thoughts about reporting to the Jazz" and reportedly did not fly out to Utah following the draft. "Reports surfaced that Ace Bailey is having second thoughts about reporting to the Jazz, which has forced the organization to address the situation," the Athletic posted on Friday. "The Rutgers product was clearly and visibly not happy being selected by Utah. But the Jazz did the necessary thing." Following the latest news surrounding Bailey's status with the Jazz, in another surprising turn, the Los Angeles Lakers (+235) have been named the favorites to land the 18-year-old if Utah opts to move him. Advertisement Alongside the Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks (+350) have the second-highest odds to trade for Bailey despite selecting Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick. The Phoenix Suns (+400), Toronto Raptors (+450), and Miami Heat (+575) round out the rest of the top five. If Los Angeles were to trade for Bailey, that would add a lot of intrigue to the team. This offseason, the Lakers will look to bolster their roster and build around star Luka Doncic, whose first full year with the team will be next season. Pairing Doncic with a potential young star in Bailey would be exciting. Additionally, LeBron James has yet to make a decision on his $52.6 million player option this offseason. If he chooses to return to the Lakers, and if they were to acquire Bailey, the team would likely inch even closer to legitimate title contention. Advertisement Nothing is official yet, but Bailey's status in Utah will be worth monitoring this summer. If the Jazz decide to trade him, there will likely be a few teams interested in his services, and that may include the Lakers at the top of the list. Related: LeBron James Called to Retire by Former NBA All-Star Related: Jayson Tatum Makes Cooper Flagg Gesture After NBA Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
