Cooper Flagg has been shut down for the remainder of Summer League, per multiple reports. Flagg played two games for the Mavericks. On July 12 against the San Antonio Spurs, he scored 31 points and shot 10-for-21 from the field.
It’s official. Cooper Flagg, the star 6-foot-9 Duke forward, went No. 1 in the 2025 NBA Draft to the Dallas Mavericks. Basketball fans far and wide have been watching Flagg dominate college basketball for the last year, and can’t wait to see how smoothly his game translates to the next level.
The first opportunity for people to see Flagg in action will be the NBA Summer League slate in Las Vegas starting July 10. My comprehensive viewing guide gives you every opportunity to watch the No. 1 pick razzle-dazzle in the paint, shoot his sweet jumper, dunk all over people, and distribute his delectable dishes.
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What channels have Cooper Flagg games?
Did you know? Las Vegas Summer League is one of three summer tournaments the league puts on. The other two this season occur in San Francisco and Salt Lake City.
Cooper Flagg could rise to NBA stardom very soon
Flagg is what’s considered a “one-and-done player,” meaning he spent only one year in college before making the leap to the NBA. Many talented players do this, but few have as high an upside as Flagg with the Mavericks.
I watched some film on Flagg at Duke, and took note of just how skilled he is. First, he plays with a lot of force and passion—an absolute must for players who want to succeed at the highest level in the NBA. He can get into the paint almost at will, and can get in the air rather quickly and finish with authority. He also has good fundamentals in his shooting motion.
One of Flagg’s biggest assets is his size and length. At 6-foot-9 with a 6-foot-11 wingspan, he has shown great ability in blocking and altering shots—not just down low but also on the perimeter. He also shows elite vision as a passer, which can be rare for young players in the NBA.
Flagg led Duke to the NCAA Final Four in March. The Blue Devils actually almost made it to the NCAA Championship Game, but were overtaken by Houston. In his lone year at Duke, Flagg played 37 games and averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, per Basketball Reference. He shot 38.5% from the 3-point line as well.
All of Flagg’s attributes make for what should be an electrifying viewing experience for Mavs and NBA fans.
How Cooper Flagg fits with the Dallas Mavericks
Even before the Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers, one of the team’s bigger strengths was—pun kind of intended—its bigs, Daniel Gafford and Derek Lively II. And after trading for Anthony Davis, that strength got stronger.
Enter Flagg into the mix, and you have a potential starting five that includes Flagg on the wing, Davis, and either Gafford or Lively. That’s a lot of size and a lot of skill on the court. And, the team might be at its most versatile now that Flagg is on the roster.
“Looking at the roster, we can play a really good brand of positionless basketball with a lot of guys that can do a lot of different things,” Flagg said during his introductory press conference. “So I think that would be one of the biggest strengths. Just trying to play to that and just doing whatever I can to help the team win.”
Flagg is young with plenty of room to grow and improve. But pressure comes with being a No. 1 pick. Fortunately for him, he’ll have Kyrie Irving, Davis—both former No. 1 picks—coach Jason Kidd, and other seasoned veterans to learn from. That kind of knowledge is going to make him dangerous in the NBA from a basketball IQ standpoint.
“I’m just looking forward to being a sponge,” Flagg said. “Just getting down here, I’m excited to just learn, soak it all in, and learn from the guys that are older and have been through it all before. Those guys have so much knowledge. They’ve been through so much, and they have so much experience that it’s just going to be an incredible opportunity for me to learn and grow under them.”
Cooper Flagg’s Summer League TV schedule
The Mavericks play at least four times during Vegas Summer League this offseason, meaning fans have four bona fide chances to see Flagg in action. It all starts with a marquee matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers and Bronny James, LeBron’s son.
James garnered a lot of attention during the event last year, so it’s fitting he and Flagg will get to open Summer League against each other. See below for the full schedule of games featuring Cooper Flagg.
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Best TV plans for watching Cooper Flagg
If you want to catch all the action during Vegas Summer League—Cooper Flagg and beyond—you need look no further than YouTube TV. Read on to find out why.
YouTube TV ($82.99/mo.)
Flagg’s games are on literally two channels—ESPN and NBA TV. Luckily, YouTube TV has both of those channels available as part of its service.
Not only that: The service also includes other ESPN networks, which will allow you to watch virtually every other NBA Vegas Summer League game. And for the WNBA fans out in the Dallas area or beyond, YouTube TV allows you to watch nationally televised Dallas Wings games. The Wings have their own No. 1 pick in former UConn star Paige Bueckers.
How to watch Cooper Flagg FAQ
Where did Cooper Flagg go to college?
Flagg played one season at Duke before declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft.
Where did Cooper Flagg play in high school?
Flagg started his high school career at Nokomis Regional in Maine, then transferred to Montverde Academy in Florida.
Did Cooper Flagg win an NCAA championship?
No, Flagg did not win a national title while in college. He led Duke to the Final Four his freshman year before declaring for the NBA Draft.
How old is Cooper Flagg?
Flagg is 18 years old. His birthday is December 2006, which means he will turn 19 during his rookie NBA season.
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