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As the Dallas Mavericks prepare for the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League, the franchise has begun to assemble its roster around No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. While Flagg’s debut will command the national spotlight, Dallas surrounds him with developmental prospects under a mix of contract structures. As previously reported...

The smile was real, but the moment was bigger than that. As Cooper Flagg sat beside Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd, the reality of his new life settled in. No longer the rising prospect from Maine or the phenom at Duke, Flagg is now the...

Moussa Cissé has agreed to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Dallas Mavericks after going undrafted, dallassportsjournal.com/ confirms. Cissé, a 7-foot center from Conakry, Guinea, went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft despite a decorated college career defined by rim protection and physical tools. He played five collegiate seasons...

Cooper Flagg will make his Dallas Mavericks debut in precisely two weeks, as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft headlines the team’s Las Vegas Summer League opener opposite the Los Angeles Lakers on July 10, tip-off set for 7 p.m. CT on ESPN. Flagg, a 6‑foot‑9 forward...

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a two-way contract with former Auburn guard Miles Kelly, sources confirm to dallassportsjournal.com/. Kelly, a 6-foot-6 senior, played a key role in Auburn’s 32-5 season, including a run to the Final Four. After transferring from Georgia Tech, he brought veteran scoring and floor spacing...

As the Dallas Mavericks usher in a new era with No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, questions about the team’s leadership off the court remain in the spotlight. Jason Kidd’s future as head coach has drawn increased attention recently, with the New York Knicks pursuing him and contract extension talks with...

Cooper Flagg had waited for this moment for years, but when his name was finally called as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it still didn’t feel real. “I don't think it's set in yet. It feels surreal,” Flagg said moments after walking across the stage...

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2025 NBA Draft with a 1.8% chance to land the No. 1 pick. What followed was a franchise-altering outcome—and a defining night for general manager Nico Harrison. After selecting Cooper Flagg with the top pick, Harrison spoke with reporters about the decision, Jason Kidd’s status,...

The Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, making him the franchise’s first top selection since Mark Aguirre in 1981. Flagg will wear No. 32 for Dallas. “Feeling amazing. It’s a dream come true, to be honest,” Flagg...

LeBron James has seen it all in a career that spans more than two decades, but even the NBA’s all-time leading scorer can’t hide his excitement when talking about Cooper Flagg’s future. The Los Angeles Lakers star offered high praise for the soon-to-be No. 1 overall pick in the 2025...