Ahead of his NBA debut on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg has already been warned about what it's like to go up against star big man Victor Wembanyama.

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NBA veteran Klay Thompson outlined clear expectations for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg before the 2025-26 season.

Lonzo Ball has a never-ending history of injuries, and the same goes for Darius Garland. The Cleveland Cavaliers need another ball-handler and floor-spacer, and he's an elite shooter who could make his way to the court because of injuries.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg says he knew he was ready for the NBA even before playing his lone college season at Duke, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.

In the preseason, Kidd experimented with the 6-foot-9 Flagg as a point guard while Irving rehabs a torn ACL in his left knee. Flagg averaged 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 21.8 minutes per game during the Mavs' four preseason games.

College basketball sensation AJ Dybantsa made his highly anticipated debut for the BYU Cougars on Saturday and instantly left the fans in awe.