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Dallas have stumbled out of the gates this season, and if Davis ends up missing significant time, they could be facing a lost campaign. On the other side of the trade, Doncic looked strong for LA before picking up a couple of injuries. He was averaging 46 points, 11.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists through two games before being sidelined with a left finger sprain and lower left contusion. Cooper Flagg’s arrival hasn’t changed Dallas’ fortunes After winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and landing Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks were hoping to have found a new cornerstone for their future. Flagg, long hyped as a generational talent, was quickly seen by fans as the next face of the franchise, expected to step into Luka Doncic’s old role without missing a beat. But early returns have been mixed. Flagg had a tough outing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing with just two points and no assists. Part of that might be down to how he’s being used. With Kyrie Irving out, Flagg has been asked to play point guard – not his natural position. Just over a year ago, Doncic had taken Dallas to the NBA Finals. Now, in late 2025, the team looks completely unrecognisable from that run.
