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A history-making performance by Cooper Flagg pushed him to No. 1 in USA TODAY's NBA rookie rankings. He isn't the only player to move up (or down).

Luka Doncic would've been able to do this had he been given the choice instead of being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg drops a career-high 42 points vs the Jazz, makes history, and shares his Dallas wish with fans.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has two of the five highest scoring games by an 18-year-old in NBA history. His 42-point explosion in Monday’s overtime loss in Utah ranks first on the list and his former career-high of 35 points on Nov.

Kyrie Irving hooked his Dallas Mavericks teammates up with quite the surprise for the holiday season, gifting them golf carts.

Cooper Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, becomes the 1st 18-year-old in league history to score 40 points during Monday's career night.

Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham delivered another statement with 32 points and 10 assists against the Celtics as Detroit rallied again, and Cooper Flagg made history, becoming the youngest player to score at least 40 in a game (he scored 42) in the Mavs' loss to the Jazz on Monday night.