The Dallas Mavericks opened the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with an 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Although Cooper Flagg struggled

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,

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

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg opened up about the challenges he faced during his summer league debut against the Lakers.

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

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.

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