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Former Mavericks coach Jason Kidd expressed pride in what was built and gratitude after being fired, with Masai Ujiri taking responsibility for the decision as Dallas begins a new era; Kidd could be a top candidate elsewhere while the organization focuses on developing 2025 No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe were unanimously named to the First Team All-Rookie, with Flagg capturing Rookie of the Year, as this year's exceptionally deep rookie class produced several worthy second-team candidates and left some playoff contributors off the All-Rookie list.
Dallas Mavericks part ways with head coach Jason Kidd in a mutual decision after five seasons, a run that included two deep playoff runs and a 2024 NBA Finals appearance; Masai Ujiri was installed as team president/governor, the club traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers in 2024-25 and missed the playoffs in 2024-25 and 2025-26, and Kidd’s plan to develop Cooper Flagg will fall to a new coach.
Dallas mutually parts ways with head coach Jason Kidd after a 26-56 season, with Kidd under contract for four years and over $40 million remaining. Masai Ujiri, newly named president, will oversee basketball operations and lead a thorough coaching search to reset the franchise around Cooper Flagg and the No. 9 pick.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg and Duke women's basketball center Arianna Roberson appear to have confirmed their relationship with posts on social media: Roberson shared a photo with Flagg on Instagram and a vacation-themed TikTok video. The couple overlapped at Duke in 2024–25, with Flagg starring for the men’s team while Roberson sat out due to injury during that season.
Dallas hired Masai Ujiri as President of Basketball Operations to build around generational talent Cooper Flagg, betting on his title-winning acumen. His Toronto tenure was a mix of sharp moves (drafting Scottie Barnes, strategic Lowry trade) and notable misses (Flynn pick, OG Anunoby trade, VanVleet exit, costly Quickley deal), leaving questions about his current edge. In Dallas, he has full control and a fresh environment to re-energize, and if he recaptures his earlier form, he could assemble a winner around Flagg; otherwise the project could stall.
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg won the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy as NBA Rookie of the Year, averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists through 70 games; at his post‑award press conference a woman seated with his parents drew online buzz amid speculation she could be Arianna Roberson of Duke, though the identity remains unconfirmed.
Carmelo Anthony publicly credited Mavericks GM Nico Harrison for “seeing this vision” and for helping Dallas land the No. 1 pick that produced Cooper Flagg, whose Rookie of the Year win is celebrated on NBC. The praise comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Harrison’s role in the Luka Dončić trade and his eventual firing, highlighting a controversial turnaround for the Mavericks.
Cooper Flagg says his first real Welcome to the NBA moment came against Victor Wembanyama, recalling Wembanyama's explosive opening and praising the Spurs' depth as they push toward title contention this season.
Cooper Flagg narrowly won the NBA Rookie of the Year over Duke teammate Kon Knueppel, becoming the Dallas Mavericks’ third ROY after Jason Kidd and Luka Dončić. Flagg posted 21 PPG, 6.7 RPG and 4.5 APG while anchoring Dallas and delivering a record 51-point game; Knueppel averaged 18.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG and 3.4 APG for the Hornets, including a rookie-record 273 three-pointers. Voting was close: Flagg led with 56 first-place votes to Knueppel’s 44, while Knueppel had 55 second-place votes to Flagg’s 44.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals since Michael Jordan; he edged former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel by 26 points in a close vote, with Knueppel having led the league in 3-pointers and helped Charlotte reach the play-in.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg won the NBA Rookie of the Year award, edging his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel.
Stephen Curry leads the 2025-26 Top-Selling Jersey list as the NBA/NBPA release results based on sales from NBAStore.com, Fanatics and partners, with the Knicks first in Team Merchandise; the list features 14 jersey players in postseason, six under 25 including Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg, the Thunder break into the top 10 in Team Merchandise for the first time since 2018-19, and the Play-In Tournament begins ahead of the 2026 Playoffs on April 18.
Cooper Flagg’s standout rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks ends when he injures his ankle in the season finale against the Chicago Bulls, capping a strong debut that saw the No. 1 pick emerge as a key contributor for Dallas.
SB Nation ranks the 12 best rookies of the 2025-26 season, led by Kon Knueppel’s league-leading shooting and playmaking, with Cooper Flagg a standout No. 2 who could still win Rookie of the Year; the list also highlights diverse strengths from Hugo Gonzalez’s defense to Dylan Harper’s rim finishing, showcasing a strong, versatile 2025 draft class.