The Dallas Mavericks made the not-so-surprising decision to shut down Cooper Flagg earlier this month following his second game of NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Two starts was more than enough for management to see that Flagg is ready to go as a rookie and projected impact player in the Mavericks' lineup.

Ever since LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to agree on a contract extension, it seems like The King's days in Hollywood are numbered. If he demands a trade or agrees to a buyout, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks seem to be the two most realistic landing spots.

Sam Amico of HoopsWire has reported that the Dallas Mavericks, as well as the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards, have shown an interest in Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Dean Wade, with Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor saying the Mavericks have "fans for a few years."

The Dallas Mavericks are among the teams interested in trading for Cleveland Cavaliers wing Dean Wade, according to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire.

DALLAS - Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has made his team-building philosophy clear: Prioritize players who can make significant contributions

If anything, the Dallas Mavericks are the Summer League many would wish to have. First, it was Cooper Flagg, and now it’s Ryan Nembard. The new two-way signee for the Mavericks has really turned heads,

Naji Marshall is convinced that the Dallas Mavericks struck gold with Cooper Flagg. And after watching two Summer League games, the five-year journeyman can’t wait to share the NBA court with him soon.

To add to the accolades, Flagg won ESPN’s ESPY award for the 2025 Best Male College Athlete on Wednesday afternoon. 🏀 @DukeMBB ➡️ @dallasmavs @Cooper_Flagg takes home the @ESPYS Best College Athlete - Men's Sports award! 🏆 @MarchMadnessMBB x @MFinalFour pic.twitter.com/7jYKl1r0BK

Nolan Hickman made sure his final opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks at NBA Summer League didn't go to waste.

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Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, who played with Cooper Flagg at Duke and was selected fourth overall, recently said he wanted to model his game after Thompson. Thompson heard that and sent Knueppel a message through Taylor Rooks.