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Rookie Cooper Flagg Returns: Mavericks Hope for Star Stats

3/6/2026

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is cleared to return and will play with a minutes restriction against Orlando Magic on Thursday.
The 19-year-old No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft missed eight games and has averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.
He aims to join rookies like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan with similar stats.
The Mavericks may also let him play Friday against the Boston Celtics.

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is cleared to return and will play with a minutes restriction against Orlando Magic on Thursday.
The 19-year-old No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft missed eight games and has averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.
He aims to join rookies like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan with similar stats.
The Mavericks may also let him play Friday against the Boston Celtics.