Former Duke basketball superstar and 2025 No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg has been absolutely fantastic to begin his pro career with the Dallas Mavericks, but that isn't exactly translating to wins. After losing to the Golden State Warriors 126-116 on Christmas, the team now sits at 12-20 on the season and a measly 3-11 on the road.
Yet again, Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis left with an injury against Golden State, an ailment that's become a mainstay in Dallas, leading to growing frustration from the franchise and its fans. After being traded for Luka Donu010diu0107, in what could be the most infamous trade in the history of the NBA, Davis hasn't exactly shown he was worth that price.