Cooper Flagg Showing Promising Flashes Despite Mavericks' Slow Start

Rookie Cooper Flagg is beginning to stabilize his performance for the Dallas Mavericks, despite the team's 2-6 record. While his early scoring was shaky at 39% from the field, Flagg has demonstrated advanced feel as a secondary playmaker behind D'Angelo Russell, boosting his assist numbers. He recently showcased his potential, dropping 20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 stocks in a recent game. Flagg is trending positively, with his fantasy floor stabilizing and him creeping back into the top 100 in 9-cat leagues, indicating a low panic level for his early season.