The Brief

The Dallas Mavericks will play their first preseason game tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

The game marks the highly anticipated debut of Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, who was secured with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Flagg, who is praised for his versatility, will ease into the system, as he is not expected to take the reins immediately due to the veteran roster.

FORT WORTH - Tonight, fans will get their first taste of the new Dallas Mavericks team in their first pre-season game.

The Mavericks are set to play the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

From Lottery Win to Preseason Debut

The backstory:

The trajectory of this franchise changed back in early February, when superstar Luka Dončić was traded t

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