"THIS ISN'T THE way Cooper Flagg envisioned his rookie season unfolding."
"He's better than advertised, if that's possible,"
Cooper Flagg entered the NBA anticipating immediate playoff experience with a veteran-laden Mavericks roster. The Mavericks sit 18-26 and 12th in the Western Conference, placing the team on a path to secure another single-digit draft pick. Anthony Davis has played only 20 games this season while recovering from ligament damage to his left hand and could be part of trade discussions before the Feb. 5 deadline. Kyrie Irving remains uncleared to practice after a torn ACL, and discussions may consider postponing his comeback until next season. The blockbuster deal that brought Davis led to general manager Nico Harrison's early-season firing. Flagg has received rave reviews from opposing coaches, scouts and executives despite early efficiency struggles when starting at point guard, an experiment Coach Jason Kidd ended after the first seven games.
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