Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits rookie season has been ‘mentally taxing’ amid the team’s struggles

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg admits rookie season has been 'mentally taxing' amid the team's struggles

The Mavericks are 24-52 and nowhere near playoff contention

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) controls the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Dallas, Texas, on Monday, March 30, 2026. (Gareth Patterson/AP Photo)

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Jeffrey Phelps/AP Photo)

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Jeffrey Phelps/AP Photo)

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