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.

Number 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg makes his summer league debut as the Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Lakers in tonight’s NBA Summer League matchup.

Cooper Flagg had an incredible season at Duke before being selected with the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft last month. The Dallas Mavericks recently release

Young players in grades 1-6 can join Cooper and Ace Flagg at a two-day basketball camp at UMaine Orono on Aug. 9 and 10.

Jason Kidd said that he wants to play Cooper Flagg at point guard this season, although Lonzo Ball thinks a different plan will maximize the young talent.

Flagg has gone from sitting on a bucket for hours at a time harvesting peas to finding a place in the NBA as the No. 1 draft pick.

Gilbert Arenas believes No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg landed in a pressure-free environment built for long-term stardom, comparing his opportunity in Dallas to Tim Duncan’s rookie arrival in San Antonio.

Gilbert Arenas believes Cooper Flagg is in the best possible spot to start his NBA career. The rookie player joined the Dallas Mavericks, and according to Arenas, that environment is the best fit for Flagg with a winning legacy to develop without the crushing pressure most top picks face.