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Cooper Flagg didn’t need a hot start to make noise in his highly anticipated preseason debut 🔥.

The Mavericks rookie was scoreless in the first quarter, but once he settled in, the flashes came fast, silky finishes, sharp passes, and the kind of defensive instincts that had the fans buzzing. He finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and a block… all in just one half of basketball.

Dallas held on for a 106–89 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Every possession felt like a glimpse into the future, whether it was his fluid transition game or his poise in half court sets. For a teenager stepping into NBA action for the first time, Flagg looked anything but overwhelmed.

And because it’s preseason, it’s officially Overreaction Season in Dallas 😤.

The DLLS Mavs crew is here to break down every single storyline, from Flagg’s debut to the team’s overall energy, and decide what’s real, what’s hype, and what might just define the season ahead.

Jesse Holley dropped a thought-provoking nugget on the pod yesterday that could reshape how the Cowboys approach their WR room. If Ryan Flournoy keeps balling like this all year… let’s just say George Pickens’ future payday might not be as automatic as some think. 💰🔥

The Rangers didn’t wait around to make their move Skip Schumaker is stepping into some massive shoes in Arlington… and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From Bochy’s legacy to the road ahead, there’s a lot to unpack with this hire 🔥⚾

Roster moves caused confusion, LTIR plans came into focus, and arena relocation rumors stirred the pot in a wild week for the Dallas Stars.

Veterans like Adam Erne are back in the mix, while prospects Justin Hryckowian and Arttu Hyry were unexpectedly sent down, setting up a cap gymnastics play with Jamie Benn headed to LTIR.

Oh, and Amazon cut Wyatt Johnston content while Jake Oettinger debuted a fresh new mask.

Is LeBron about to set the sports world on fire?

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Ali Jawad
Dallas Cowboys ​Content Creator/Newsletter Writer
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