LAS VEGAS — He missed 16 of 21 shots, including all five attempts from deep, and airballed his first and final shots. And those who saw his NBA 2K26 Summer League debut still came away with a consensus gut feeling: Cooper Flagg is right on pace to be a problem.

Cooper Flagg's summer league debut wasn't perfect. But there were flashes of greatness, and at this stage the Mavericks would be wise to let him fail.

LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg’s Summer League debut Thursday gave us a glimpse of his future in Dallas. From running the offense to defending multiple positions, “Point Flagg” is already flashing upside — even if the shots didn’t fall. It’s early, but the vision, poise and potential are all very real.

Las Vegas' Thomas & Mack Center was buzzing on Thursday night, when No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks took on Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Warriors held their first practice Thursday in Las Vegas ahead of their Summer League opener against Portland.

Spotify | YouTube How did Cooper Flagg fare in his NBA Summer League debut? KOC breaks down the Mavericks' matchup against the Lakers, with Dallas edging out Los Angeles 87-85. He shares more of his observations from around the league,

The Cooper Flagg era unofficially began Thursday night when the Dallas Mavericks opened the Las Vegas Summer League with an 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Here are five observations from Flagg’s debut in Thursday’s win over the Lakers: Center of attention: Flagg vs.

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.

Flagg's fans had plenty of energy, electrifying the jam-packed arena that went cheered loudest when he was announced as a starter.

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