With Kyrie Irving sidelined to start the season, all eyes are on rookie forward Cooper Flagg to take home the Rookie of the Year award.
The Dallas Mavericks are heading into the 2025–26 season with many new players, but none will attract more attention than No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. The 18-year-old forward is already expected to take on a big role, and the situation in Dallas may offer him a clear chance to win Rookie of the Year.