Abby Jones: “I think we have not given the fans a lot to love. I think that’s part of it and I think we take a lot of responsibility on that and having lost the fans a little bit. I think had we given them a lot more to cheer for and be up for in the 4th quarter and be into it and given them more wins; I think we would have looked at it a little differently. I think we can take a lot of responsibility for that; but I mean the fans have been there. They were up tonight. They were huge, they were loud, they were positive. I just want to move forward and just wanna try to continue to give them things to be positive for and show up and be happy that they support us. I’m just happy they show up for us.” Cooper Flagg speaks on the Mavericks fan base and the support he felt tonight in the AAC.
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Antetokounmpo said he’s seen plenty of young players with talent, but few with the kind of developmental environment Flagg has around him. “We’re lucky,” he said. “Because through the history of the game, a lot of players were extremely talented but didn’t have the right coaching or development next to them to help them become who they were supposed to be. Cooper having Jason Kidd and his coaching staff, with the talent level he has — being able to make plays for himself, get downhill, get to his spots, create for his teammates — the sky’s the limit. For sure, we’ll be hearing his name for a while in this league.” Dallas Hoops Journal | Nov. 11, 2025
Antetokounmpo said what impresses him most about Flagg isn’t just his physical tools — it’s his intelligence, confidence, and fearlessness. “Great player,” Antetokounmpo said. “High IQ, can read plays, can get downhill. For a guy his size to be able to handle the ball and make plays for himself or his teammates, he’s incredible. Obviously, he has a great coach who gives him the opportunity to have the ball in his hands, and that’s very important in our league — especially when you’re young, 19 or 20 years old. To have a coach who trusts you with the ball down the stretch, throughout the game, that’s a blessing.” Dallas Hoops Journal | Nov. 11, 2025
It’s a path that several executives and scouts from other franchises believe would be logical for the Mavs as Dallas pivots to prioritize building around Flagg. The Mavs have built-in challenges in that mission due to giving up control of their first-round picks from 2027 through 2030 in trades made while successfully building a contender around Doncic. “You have Flagg, but you’re old and you don’t own your picks,” a West decision-maker said. “[They have to] be comfortable with taking two steps back if that’s the necessary path. Be patient. They need to lose this year, but I don’t see Dumont being comfortable with taking a step back. It’s not natural as a new owner.” ESPN | Nov. 11, 2025
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The win at least gave the Mavericks the chance to even their regular-season series against the Wizards, who beat the Mavericks on Oct. 24 in Dallas. On Saturday, Flagg scored 12 points (6-of-15 shooting), grabbed seven rebounds and handed out six assists in the first road win of his career. “Things obviously haven’t gone extremely well for us so far. It isn’t the start we’ve been looking for,” Flagg said. “All we can do is stay positive and move forward and continue to take steps in the right direction.”New York Times | Nov. 9, 2025
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