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Mavs beat writer for The Dallas Morning News. Past: @detroitnews, @syracusedotcom, @Tennessean. Saginaw native. TSU alum. @SJI_Update. ΑΦΑ. Crohn’s fighter.

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Cooper Flagg and LeBron James share one more dap before the night is over. The oldest player in the NBA and the youngest player in the league. Two No. 1 picks with historic rookie seasons.

Cooper Flagg and LeBron James share one more dap before the night is over. The oldest player in the NBA and the youngest player in the league. Two No. 1 picks with historic rookie seasons.

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Klay Thompson on Cooper Flagg’s first practice: “Cooper did great. I’m most impressed he did not sit out one drill. I don’t care how many shots he misses, how many mistakes he makes. The fact that he’s in there and he’s competing every single drill, that’s what impresses me.”

Klay Thompson on Cooper Flagg’s first practice: “Cooper did great. I’m most impressed he did not sit out one drill. I don’t care how many shots he misses, how many mistakes he makes. The fact that he’s in there and he’s competing every single drill, that’s what impresses me.”

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Maine native Cooper Flagg on playing at TD Garden in Boston for the first time: “I’m excited. I know there’s going to be a lot of people showing up from Maine & showing support. I’m really excited just to be up there for the first time & play in that arena. It’s the only arena I went to as a little kid. I’m really excited to get an opportunity & I’m just blessed.”

Maine native Cooper Flagg on playing at TD Garden in Boston for the first time: “I’m excited. I know there’s going to be a lot of people showing up from Maine & showing support. I’m really excited just to be up there for the first time & play in that arena. It’s the only arena I went to as a little kid. I’m really excited to get an opportunity & I’m just blessed.”

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Asked Jason Kidd about this play. Mavs trailed by 3 with 12 seconds. Dinwiddie missed a 3 with 10.6 seconds still left on the clock. “Klay was coming to get it. Naji’s our quarterback. He made the right play in the sense of thinking maybe Klay was covered so he went to Spence. He took a good shot. It just hit back rim. Had a good opportunity there.”

Asked Jason Kidd about this play. Mavs trailed by 3 with 12 seconds. Dinwiddie missed a 3 with 10.6 seconds still left on the clock. “Klay was coming to get it. Naji’s our quarterback. He made the right play in the sense of thinking maybe Klay was covered so he went to Spence. He took a good shot. It just hit back rim. Had a good opportunity there.”

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Former #Grizzlies guard Tony Allen is here to support Klay Thompson on his new lifetime deal with ANTA.

Former #Grizzlies guard Tony Allen is here to support Klay Thompson on his new lifetime deal with ANTA.

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Who would be Cade Cunningham’s dream opponent in a game of horse? “I’ll say Dirk,” said the first-time All-Star.

Who would be Cade Cunningham’s dream opponent in a game of horse? “I’ll say Dirk,” said the first-time All-Star.

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Asked Max Christie about reuniting with D’Angelo Russell in Dallas: “I was happy. I called him as soon as I found out. That’s one of my closest friends & teammates. We were together for 2 years out in LA & I respect him a lot. I admire a lot about him & take a lot from his game, his demeanor & how he plays. I’m happy to have him.”

Asked Max Christie about reuniting with D’Angelo Russell in Dallas: “I was happy. I called him as soon as I found out. That’s one of my closest friends & teammates. We were together for 2 years out in LA & I respect him a lot. I admire a lot about him & take a lot from his game, his demeanor & how he plays. I’m happy to have him.”

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Klay Thompson has knocked down three of his first four 3-pointers. He has 9 points off the bench. Megan Thee Stallion, who’s sitting courtside here at MSG, enjoyed that last triple.

Klay Thompson has knocked down three of his first four 3-pointers. He has 9 points off the bench. Megan Thee Stallion, who’s sitting courtside here at MSG, enjoyed that last triple.

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Jaden Hardy got called for this foul as the Mavs tried to inbound. Pacers ball with 14.7 seconds left.

Jaden Hardy got called for this foul as the Mavs tried to inbound. Pacers ball with 14.7 seconds left.

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Max Christie would gladly welcome an invitation to the 3-Point Contest during next month’s NBA All-Star Weekend: “That’d be great. That’d be super cool. Something I definitely wouldn’t turn down. Something that would be a dream come true for me & if I get the nod, that would be amazing. If not, I’m still grateful for the season I’m having so far.”

Max Christie would gladly welcome an invitation to the 3-Point Contest during next month’s NBA All-Star Weekend: “That’d be great. That’d be super cool. Something I definitely wouldn’t turn down. Something that would be a dream come true for me & if I get the nod, that would be amazing. If not, I’m still grateful for the season I’m having so far.”

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Cooper Flagg showed off his athleticism and caught a lob to himself in a game of 1-on-1. No campers were harmed in the making of this video.

Cooper Flagg showed off his athleticism and caught a lob to himself in a game of 1-on-1. No campers were harmed in the making of this video.

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The Mavs just finished practice at Butler University. Today was a “get what you need day,” so most of the players had individual workouts, including Cooper Flagg, who signed autographs for a few fans waiting here at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Jason Kidd: “Coop did his stuff. Did his workout. He looks good. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow.”

The Mavs just finished practice at Butler University. Today was a “get what you need day,” so most of the players had individual workouts, including Cooper Flagg, who signed autographs for a few fans waiting here at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Jason Kidd: “Coop did his stuff. Did his workout. He looks good. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow.”

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Asked Cooper Flagg about his career-night: “It’s an honor. It’s pretty cool to be in this position and I just feel blessed just to have this opportunity to be here in this league…I have incredible teammates and coaches around me who put me in positions to do this.”

Asked Cooper Flagg about his career-night: “It’s an honor. It’s pretty cool to be in this position and I just feel blessed just to have this opportunity to be here in this league…I have incredible teammates and coaches around me who put me in positions to do this.”

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Asked Cooper Flagg about his Rising Stars honor: “It means a lot. I feel blessed. It’s kind of an outcome of all the hard work I’ve put in…The way things have gone, we wish they would’ve gone better but everything happens for a reason. I feel really blessed & honored.”

Asked Cooper Flagg about his Rising Stars honor: “It means a lot. I feel blessed. It’s kind of an outcome of all the hard work I’ve put in…The way things have gone, we wish they would’ve gone better but everything happens for a reason. I feel really blessed & honored.”

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Max Christie on Cooper Flagg: “Cooper’s great. You guys are gonna be very excited to watch him. You should be. He’s so young. He’s 18…He’s got that drive to him, for sure. He’s gonna be good. He’s gonna be an All-Star eventually in this league, hopefully if he continues to work the way he does. He’s got all the tools. He’s got the mindset. He’s going to be great for us.”

Max Christie on Cooper Flagg: “Cooper’s great. You guys are gonna be very excited to watch him. You should be. He’s so young. He’s 18…He’s got that drive to him, for sure. He’s gonna be good. He’s gonna be an All-Star eventually in this league, hopefully if he continues to work the way he does. He’s got all the tools. He’s got the mindset. He’s going to be great for us.”

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Terrible angle, but PJ Washington, Max Christie, Jaden Hardy, Brandon Williams and Dwight Powell got some shots up following the Mavs’ summer league practice.

Terrible angle, but PJ Washington, Max Christie, Jaden Hardy, Brandon Williams and Dwight Powell got some shots up following the Mavs’ summer league practice.

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Kyrie Irving: “I am definitely close to being over at 100% in terms of my ACL recovery. It’s been a while now…I’m so grateful that I’ve had the time to heal & just experiment with my body more on the court and off the court in the weight room & just pushing myself to the limit.”

Kyrie Irving: “I am definitely close to being over at 100% in terms of my ACL recovery. It’s been a while now…I’m so grateful that I’ve had the time to heal & just experiment with my body more on the court and off the court in the weight room & just pushing myself to the limit.”

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Asked Masai Ujiri about hiring Dusty May as Mavs coach: “Dusty stood out in many ways. I saw him in Chicago in the predraft camp & observed him. Talking to people & it’s a different ball game with NIL & college & how you operate with youth. It’s almost like a professional league in college. Many things translate.”

Asked Masai Ujiri about hiring Dusty May as Mavs coach: “Dusty stood out in many ways. I saw him in Chicago in the predraft camp & observed him. Talking to people & it’s a different ball game with NIL & college & how you operate with youth. It’s almost like a professional league in college. Many things translate.”

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Asked #Mavs center Dereck Lively II where he is physically, being six months removed from surgery on his right foot. He said he’s able to move & lift, but he’s not able to run & jump. “I’m taking even more time than I need to make sure I never have to deal with this foot again.”

Asked #Mavs center Dereck Lively II where he is physically, being six months removed from surgery on his right foot. He said he’s able to move & lift, but he’s not able to run & jump. “I’m taking even more time than I need to make sure I never have to deal with this foot again.”

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Dereck Lively II was asked if there was any target date for his return: “I can’t even say that. I’m just waiting to see that my foot’s good. Even when it’s good, I gotta wait even more to make sure I don’t have to do this again…If I gotta take the things that the fans & the public gotta say about me, “I’m brittle. I’m all that.” Cool. When I come back, don’t forget who I am.”

Dereck Lively II was asked if there was any target date for his return: “I can’t even say that. I’m just waiting to see that my foot’s good. Even when it’s good, I gotta wait even more to make sure I don’t have to do this again…If I gotta take the things that the fans & the public gotta say about me, “I’m brittle. I’m all that.” Cool. When I come back, don’t forget who I am.”

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Dirk Nowitzki didn’t waste any time finding the basketball court. Asked him if he could still dunk. He laughed and said “no.” But his shot? That hasn’t gone anywhere. “That’s like riding a bike.”

Dirk Nowitzki didn’t waste any time finding the basketball court. Asked him if he could still dunk. He laughed and said “no.” But his shot? That hasn’t gone anywhere. “That’s like riding a bike.”

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Anthony Davis was surprised when he found out Cooper Flagg had a 33-9-9 game: “Oh shit. I didn’t know that. Ooh. He’s not good enough to get a triple-double, I guess…I think I took one of his rebounds, too. But that’s a hell of a stat line, especially with a win.”

Anthony Davis was surprised when he found out Cooper Flagg had a 33-9-9 game: “Oh shit. I didn’t know that. Ooh. He’s not good enough to get a triple-double, I guess…I think I took one of his rebounds, too. But that’s a hell of a stat line, especially with a win.”

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Klay Thompson needs 159 3s to pass Ray Allen for 3rd in NBA history: “I’ll never forget when I was a rookie, I put in my Twitter bio that I’m chasing Ray Allen & a lot of the internet people said that was unrealistic for me so it’s nice to have a chance to pass one of my idols.”

Klay Thompson needs 159 3s to pass Ray Allen for 3rd in NBA history: “I’ll never forget when I was a rookie, I put in my Twitter bio that I’m chasing Ray Allen & a lot of the internet people said that was unrealistic for me so it’s nice to have a chance to pass one of my idols.”

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Klay Thompson on the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers: “I wish Luka the best. It was a joy to play with him in those 22 games we were together, but we’re obviously going to welcome AD with open arms…It’s the nature of the business, obviously you have to be professional with all things in front of you. I look forward to keeping the goal the same…” He also likened it to the same amount of shock like when LeBron James joined the Heat in 2010.

Klay Thompson on the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers: “I wish Luka the best. It was a joy to play with him in those 22 games we were together, but we’re obviously going to welcome AD with open arms…It’s the nature of the business, obviously you have to be professional with all things in front of you. I look forward to keeping the goal the same…” He also likened it to the same amount of shock like when LeBron James joined the Heat in 2010.

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Cooper Flagg was asked if the experience of playing at TD Garden met his expectations and if he’d like to experience it “with the home crowd” as opposed to with the #Mavs: “I love being a Maverick. That’s home and I don’t want anything else.”

Cooper Flagg was asked if the experience of playing at TD Garden met his expectations and if he’d like to experience it “with the home crowd” as opposed to with the #Mavs: “I love being a Maverick. That’s home and I don’t want anything else.”

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Asked Anthony Davis about his reaction to Nico Harrison’s firing: “It was surprising more than anything. Nico’s my guy. He played a huge part in getting me here & wanting me to fulfill his vision that he saw. It was definitely tough. Me & him had a conversation. Me & (Mavs governor) Patrick (Dumont) had a conversation. It’s the business of basketball.”

Asked Anthony Davis about his reaction to Nico Harrison’s firing: “It was surprising more than anything. Nico’s my guy. He played a huge part in getting me here & wanting me to fulfill his vision that he saw. It was definitely tough. Me & him had a conversation. Me & (Mavs governor) Patrick (Dumont) had a conversation. It’s the business of basketball.”

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Asked Cooper Flagg if he’d consider entering the dunk contest during next month’s NBA All-Star Weekend: “See, I don’t know if I can really compete. I’m more of an in-game dunker so never say never, but I don’t know if I can really compete.” He was jokingly asked about the 3-point contest: “I don’t know about that either. I think we got some better candidates on our team.”

Asked Cooper Flagg if he’d consider entering the dunk contest during next month’s NBA All-Star Weekend: “See, I don’t know if I can really compete. I’m more of an in-game dunker so never say never, but I don’t know if I can really compete.” He was jokingly asked about the 3-point contest: “I don’t know about that either. I think we got some better candidates on our team.”

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Asked Nikola Jokic about his good friend Luka Doncic being traded to the Lakers: “He was building something there. He was hurt.” Is it weird not having Luka at All-Star festivities? “It’s weird because we always have a good night before the game.”

Asked Nikola Jokic about his good friend Luka Doncic being traded to the Lakers: “He was building something there. He was hurt.” Is it weird not having Luka at All-Star festivities? “It’s weird because we always have a good night before the game.”

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Asked Daniel Gafford for his impressions of Masai Ujiri & the decisions he’s made over the last month. “It is a business. I’m not necessarily surprised when it comes to some of the things that he’s done with the organization because I’m pretty sure he already had that in his back pocket when he got hired. I’m just sitting back & watching from afar…I’ve yet to get the chance to sit down & talk with him, but he made sure he called me & we had a good conversation on the phone.”

Asked Daniel Gafford for his impressions of Masai Ujiri & the decisions he’s made over the last month. “It is a business. I’m not necessarily surprised when it comes to some of the things that he’s done with the organization because I’m pretty sure he already had that in his back pocket when he got hired. I’m just sitting back & watching from afar…I’ve yet to get the chance to sit down & talk with him, but he made sure he called me & we had a good conversation on the phone.”

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Anthony Davis was asked about his name being involved in trade rumors: “Man, look. Y'all make it like we’re going to war or something. This is basketball. It comes with it…That doesn’t affect me. I’ve been in trade talks for a while. My job is to do what I do when I’m on the floor, play basketball and try to lead this team. Whatever comes out of that, comes out of that.”

Anthony Davis was asked about his name being involved in trade rumors: “Man, look. Y'all make it like we’re going to war or something. This is basketball. It comes with it…That doesn’t affect me. I’ve been in trade talks for a while. My job is to do what I do when I’m on the floor, play basketball and try to lead this team. Whatever comes out of that, comes out of that.”

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Cooper Flagg on seeing his twin brother, Ace Flagg, sitting courtside: “It was great. He’s going through his first college season at Maine, but we play the game together all the time, just staying connected. It’s great to have him around. I don’t get to see him as much anymore.”

Cooper Flagg on seeing his twin brother, Ace Flagg, sitting courtside: “It was great. He’s going through his first college season at Maine, but we play the game together all the time, just staying connected. It’s great to have him around. I don’t get to see him as much anymore.”

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Asked Anthony Davis about Ryan Nembhard: “To be an undrafted rookie, 22, he’s taken big strides. It’s not my decision. It’s above my pay grade, but I don’t know if he’s going to be a two-way too much longer. I don’t even know how that works, but all of the guys on the team love playing with him.”

Asked Anthony Davis about Ryan Nembhard: “To be an undrafted rookie, 22, he’s taken big strides. It’s not my decision. It’s above my pay grade, but I don’t know if he’s going to be a two-way too much longer. I don’t even know how that works, but all of the guys on the team love playing with him.”

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I also spoke to PJ Washington, who’s out today with right knee soreness, about his reaction to the Luka Doncic trade: “It surprised me, for sure. I was shocked. I just wish him the best. Obviously, he’s one of our brothers & we went through the battles & fires with him. In this business, it’s part of it. Definitely sucks to see him leave, but excited for him & also excited to get a guy like Anthony Davis and Max Christie.”

I also spoke to PJ Washington, who’s out today with right knee soreness, about his reaction to the Luka Doncic trade: “It surprised me, for sure. I was shocked. I just wish him the best. Obviously, he’s one of our brothers & we went through the battles & fires with him. In this business, it’s part of it. Definitely sucks to see him leave, but excited for him & also excited to get a guy like Anthony Davis and Max Christie.”

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Klay Thompson played his 900th game last night. Here’s his reaction to the milestone: “It’s awesome, honestly. A dream come true & my next goal is to get to 1,000. I know that’s a high mark & only so many players have experienced that, but I’m just grateful to still be playing.”

Klay Thompson played his 900th game last night. Here’s his reaction to the milestone: “It’s awesome, honestly. A dream come true & my next goal is to get to 1,000. I know that’s a high mark & only so many players have experienced that, but I’m just grateful to still be playing.”

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Asked Klay Thompson about his return to San Francisco on Tuesday for his first game against the Warriors: “It’ll be good to see people you grinded with obviously, but to me, it’s just another regular season game in November.”

Asked Klay Thompson about his return to San Francisco on Tuesday for his first game against the Warriors: “It’ll be good to see people you grinded with obviously, but to me, it’s just another regular season game in November.”

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Asked Luka Doncic about Cooper Flagg: “I think he’s a good player. Obviously, there’s a lot of pressure that comes with the 1st pick so he has a lot on his shoulder, but I think he will become a great player.” He was also asked about Flagg’s playmaking. The Mavs rookie had 11 asts.

Asked Luka Doncic about Cooper Flagg: “I think he’s a good player. Obviously, there’s a lot of pressure that comes with the 1st pick so he has a lot on his shoulder, but I think he will become a great player.” He was also asked about Flagg’s playmaking. The Mavs rookie had 11 asts.

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