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USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg shut down for rest of NBA Summer League
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg's NBA Summer League run is expected to be over in Las Vegas. The Mavericks will shut down the rookie for the rest of the exhibition tournament after just two games, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon. Flagg, who was the No. 1 overall pick coming out of Duke in June, scored 31 points for Dallas in the 76-69 loss to No. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, July 12. "I think it's a new environment, new setting," Flagg said after the game on Saturday. "They want to see me be aggressive and do that type of stuff." It was a stronger performance for Flagg compared to his Summer League output against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, July 10. The 6-foot-9 forward admitted after the game on Thursday that he wasn't entirely pleased with his performance as he adjusted to the pace and play of the NBA game. He scored 10 points in the first half but went scoreless in the second half, shooting 0-for-9 from the field during the final two quarters of play against the Lakers. Flagg finished the game shooting 5-for-21 from the field. Who is Cooper Flagg? Flagg joins the NBA after spending just one season at Duke. As a freshman, Flagg started all 37 games that he played in and averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 30 minutes per game. He won the Wooden Award and the Naismith Award.
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How many points did Cooper Flagg score tonight? Mavericks vs. Lakers box score
Cooper Flagg is making his debut in a Dallas Mavericks uniform as the team begins NBA Summer League play against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas. Flagg was the No. 1 overall pick by the Mavericks on June 25. All eyes will be on Flagg, especially for fans of the franchise, hoping he is the answer to their future success after the team traded away Luca Doncic to the Lakers last season. Flagg joins the NBA after spending just one season at Duke. As a freshman, Flagg started all 37 games that he played in and averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 30 minutes per game. He won the Wooden Award and the Naismith Award. Here's a breakdown of Flagg's Thursday night performance: Cooper Flagg stats tonight vs. Lakers Stats through first quarter
USA Today
07-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cooper Flagg debut: When will Dallas Mavericks rookie play during NBA's Summer League?
Cooper Flagg will see his first action in a Dallas Mavericks jersey later this week in the NBA Summer League. Flagg was the No. 1 overall pick by the Mavericks on June 25. While he's expected to be the franchise's future star, he will not have to carry the burden of taking on those primary responsibilities as a rookie on the roster that already features Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. Until then, Flagg will be the focal point on July 10, when he will be the featured attraction in his debut as the Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Lakers at 8 p.m. ET. More: How will Cooper Flagg fare in the NBA? Experts weigh in Who is Cooper Flagg? Flagg spent just one season at Duke before pursuing his NBA career. As a freshman, he started all 37 games that he played in and averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 30 minutes per game. He earned several notable college basketball accolades, including the Wooden Award and the Naismith Award. How to watch Cooper Flagg's summer league debut? The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Iowa basketball great Luka Garza inks deal with perennial NBA powerhouse
Fan-favorite former Hawkeye Luka Garza has a new home in the NBA. Monday was the first official day of NBA free agency and saw a flurry of moves occur within a few hours. Big trades and huge contracts took up most of the headlines, but Iowa fans were all curious to see where Garza would end up. And it didn't take long for that answer to come. Advertisement After three seasons in Minnesota with the Timberwolves, Garza became a free agent and inked a deal with one of the most prominent franchises in the league: the Boston Celtics. Last season with the Timberwolves, Garza appeared in 39 regular season games, averaging 3.5 points per game. Across four NBA seasons, Garza is averaging 4.9 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. Garza joins a Celtics team moving in an entirely different direction for the 2025-26 season with star Jayson Tatum out for the year with an Achilles injury. Boston moved on from Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis this offseason and now have brought in Garza. Advertisement There's a chance Garza will get to compete for real minutes in Boston this season. Their center depth is weak right now, with 39-year-old Al Horford entering free agency and Neemias Queta joining Garza as the other center on the roster. The former Naismith Award winner and two-time Big Ten Player of the Year might get a chance to show off his entire skill set in Boston this season. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Zach on X: @zach_hiney This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa basketball great Luka Garza inks deal with NBA powerhouse
USA Today
01-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa basketball great Luka Garza inks deal with perennial NBA powerhouse
Fan-favorite former Hawkeye Luka Garza has a new home in the NBA. Monday was the first official day of NBA free agency and saw a flurry of moves occur within a few hours. Big trades and huge contracts took up most of the headlines, but Iowa fans were all curious to see where Garza would end up. And it didn't take long for that answer to come. After three seasons in Minnesota with the Timberwolves, Garza became a free agent and inked a deal with one of the most prominent franchises in the league: the Boston Celtics. Last season with the Timberwolves, Garza appeared in 39 regular season games, averaging 3.5 points per game. Across four NBA seasons, Garza is averaging 4.9 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. Garza joins a Celtics team moving in an entirely different direction for the 2025-26 season with star Jayson Tatum out for the year with an Achilles injury. Boston moved on from Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis this offseason and now have brought in Garza. There's a chance Garza will get to compete for real minutes in Boston this season. Their center depth is weak right now, with 39-year-old Al Horford entering free agency and Neemias Queta joining Garza as the other center on the roster. The former Naismith Award winner and two-time Big Ten Player of the Year might get a chance to show off his entire skill set in Boston this season. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Zach on X: @zach_hiney
