NBA prop bettors, rejoice.  After several days of short NBA slates with very few props to consider, there are 12 games in action on Thursday night as several te

It's too early to determine Flagg's long-term status, but his rookie numbers are comparable to those LeBron James had for his rookie season.

A history-making performance by Cooper Flagg pushed him to No. 1 in USA TODAY's NBA rookie rankings. He isn't the only player to move up (or down).

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg overtakes Kon Knueppel for the top spot after a historic performance on Monday in a loss to the Jazz.

Flagg claims the top position thanks to his across-the-board production and massive role in Dallas. The Mavericks have fast-tracked Flagg into the centerpiece of their offense and defense because the vets are either injured or underwhelming.

There was a lot of hype entering the 2025-26 NBA season around first overall pick Cooper Flagg. MORE: Deandre Ayton’s mom cooks incredible Jamaican holiday meal for Los Angeles Lakers And the former Duke Blue Devil showed exactly why on Monday with a historic display against the Utah Jazz.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has two of the five highest scoring games by an 18-year-old in NBA history. His 42-point explosion in Monday’s overtime loss in Utah ranks first on the list and his former career-high of 35 points on Nov.

Lately, Cooper Flagg has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The rookie sensation for the Dallas Mavericks has been entrusted with the of starting point guard role. With that will come a certain amount of criticism as to whether the No.1 pick coming off one year at Duke has what it takes.