The No. 1 pick in last month’s draft scores 10 points in 32 minutes and blocks a shot that leads to the game-winning 3-pointer as Dallas edges the Lakers, 87-85. Cole Swider has 22 points and 10

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg strolled into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center at 4:17 p.m. on Thursday, wearing Dallas Mavericks gear, bright white New Balance shoes, and an emotionless look on his face as he passed through security.

Cooper Flagg had his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday night for the Dallas Mavericks as they took on Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the most expensive ticket in NBA Summer League history, as the NBA got to watch 2025's first overall pick play against the son of one of the greatest players in NBA history.