> The Dallas Mavericks are on a four-game winning streak. And although two of those came against the sub-.500 Utah Jazz, and another was over a Golden State Warriors team reeling from the loss of Jimmy Butler to a torn ACL, Monday’s was over the New York Knicks. And wins are wins.
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> Now, there may be a contingent of fans who’d prefer those not add up right now. The idea of adding one of this upcoming draft class’s top prospects to Cooper Flagg is intriguing. But he might already be too good to tank.
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> For the season, Flagg is [averaging](https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy/nba?0Exactly1OnFloor=1642843&1Exactly1OffFloor=203076&TeamId=1610612742&Season=2025-26&SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&Type=Player) 21.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per 75 possessions when Anthony Davis (who’s out for the foreseeable future and could be traded ahead of the deadline) is off the floor.