Undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard stole the show while Cooper Flagg showed flashes of star potential in the Mavericks’ Summer League opener. Dallas edged out the Lakers in a thrilling finish—here’s how the young duo made their mark.

Rookie Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew rave reviews all around after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers,

Uneven and inefficient ... with flashes of greatnessFrom NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day. Flagg is expected to provide immediate help for the Mavericks on both ends of the floor,

Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg made his NBA Summer League debut vs. the Los Angeles Lakers and guard Bronny James in Las Vegas on Thursday night. Flagg was uni

During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Lakers, James played in 70 games. He averaged 24.4 points per game to go along with 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal, while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and knocking down 37.6 percent of his three-point attempts.

How did Cooper Flagg do in his NBA Summer League debut? Check out his stats from the Mavericks-Lakers contest.

Jul 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers forward Cole Swider (41) in the first quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images / Candice Ward-Imagn Images

The No. 1 overall draft pick faces off against Bronny James and the Lakers in Summer League with broadcast available on ESPN and multiple streaming platforms.

League heads to Las Vegas as Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers take on Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.

Penberthy was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 championship staff, which included Kidd and was headed by new Mavericks associate head coach