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Rookie Flagg Faces Pressure as Mavericks Seek Direction
9/22/2025
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Story summary
- The Dallas Mavericks face uncertainty as rookie Cooper Flagg steps into a challenging role post-Luka Doncic.
- Analysts question Flagg's ability to lead under pressure.
- Last season the Mavericks went 39-43, struggling without Kyrie Irving, who is recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
- Coach Jason Kidd sees Flagg as a point forward, but team dynamics and direction remain unclear.
