Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business
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The Dallas Mavericks' offseason has been defined by selecting Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. However, they haven't done much outside
Despite a controversial 2024-25 regular season and offseason, Nico Harrison is still on staff with the Dallas Mavericks.
In a video clip where Russell can be seen talking to Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, the former lottery pick is already setting the mindset for next season, as he'll enter with something to prove to the rest of the league. "I like me with a chip on my shoulder," Russell told Harrison.
NBA insider Marc Stein has revealed that the Mavericks have found his replacement, hiring Geoff Puls, who is the former head strength and conditioning coach of the Chicago Bulls. He did leave the Bulls about a year ago to be a self-employed performance consultant in Wisconsin, but he has plenty of high-level experience and comes highly regarded.
But the younger brother of Pacers two-way star Andrew, this Nembhard plays under control, has a smooth pull-up jumper, makes the right pass and is a pest defensively. All those things work just fine in the NBA, too.
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Hill got a close look at Flagg's competitive edge last summer when USA Basketball invited the then-high school phenom to practice with the Select Team ahead of the Paris Olympics. As managing director of the program, Hill watched Flagg hold his own against NBA players -- a rare opportunity for a teenager.
The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most active teams so far in the 2025 NBA offseason, making some big moves in free agency and on the trade market. The N
The Dallas Mavericks' recent list of hires will enjoy some degree of familiarity as the current team features several former Lakers' personnel.