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Cooper Flagg discussion with Maine and Dallas journalists covers a lot of ground

by Travis Lazarczyk July 28, 2025

This joint project between the Portland Press Herald and the Dallas Morning News offers fans insight into how Flagg became the top pick in the NBA draft, and what’s next for the Newport native.

National Sports, Sports

We met with reporters in Dallas to talk about Cooper Flagg. Here’s what we learned.

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Watch as Press Herald sports writers Drew Bonifant and Travis Lazarczyk sit down with journalists from the Dallas Morning News to discuss the No. 1 draft pick from Maine’s start with the Mavericks.

Sports

Cooper Flagg wins ESPY award for top male college athlete

by Drew Bonifant July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

The Newport native and Dallas Mavericks rookie became the first basketball player to win the award in nine years.

Sports

Cooper Flagg scores 31 points in second Summer League game

by Staff report July 12, 2025July 14, 2025

Cooper Flagg makes 10 of 21 shots as Dallas loses to San Antonio.

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Is Cooper Flagg the first white American picked No. 1 in the NBA draft since 1977? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

The Newport native was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on June 25.

Sports

Cooper Flagg craves good Texas barbecue with a thirst to win

by Mike Mandell June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Maine native arrived in Dallas on Friday, two days after being picked No. 1 in NBA draft.

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Want a Cooper Flagg Mavericks jersey? Here’s how to get your hands on one

by Drew Johnson June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Many of the Newport native’s No. 32 jerseys available online won’t ship for weeks, and some Portland-area sporting goods stores aren’t sure if or when they’ll have them for sale.