A new Bleacher Report mock draft had the Dallas Mavericks taking Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. in the top 10 of next summer's draft. He would help fix the Mavs' weak backcourt and be a dream running mate for Cooper Flagg.

The ping pong balls bounced the Dallas Mavericks' way in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. Dallas, which was eliminated in the play-in tournament following a much-maligned midseason trade of Luka Doncic, entered the lottery with the 11th-best odds of landing ...

His 16 field goals made in clutch situations trails only Gilgeous-Alexander, Cunningham, Maxey and Anthony Edwards. Additionally, the Mavericks rookie has logged the second-most minutes (73.1) and rebounds (20) in clutch situations.

The Dallas Mavericks are a team that should be looking at some of the top prospects in a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class. The Mavs were picking No. 1 this summer, but they might be creeping towards the middle of the lottery this time around. Bleacher Report ...

Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg is finally starting to come into his own. After starting the season in a point guard role, one that did not come naturally to him, Flagg has now transitioned back to his spot on the wing, and he's been thriving.