Mavericks Shut Down No.1 Pick Flagg After Two Summer League Games

The Dallas Mavericks have decided to shut down their top 2025 NBA Draft pick, Cooper Flagg, for the remainder of the NBA Summer League after just two games in Las Vegas. Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick, scored 31 points in his second game against the San Antonio Spurs, marking the most points by a No. 1 pick in the Summer League since 2010. Despite a slower start in his debut with just 10 points, Flagg showed significant improvement and versatility in scoring and defense, playing substantial minutes and displaying his potential as a generational prospect. The Mavericks appear satisfied with the experience Flagg gained in the Summer League and are focusing on preparing him for the upcoming regular season and preseason games. Sources and reports from ESPN, CBS Sports, and veteran NBA insider Marc Stein confirm that Flagg will not play further in the Summer League and will instead transition to the next stages of his professional career.