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Cooper Flagg delays Mavericks press conference while ordering food

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 6:09 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Cooper Flagg delays Mavericks press conference while ordering food

Summary

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg briefly delayed his press conference on October 30, 2026, to place a food order on his phone. Flagg's humorous response to a question about his meal turned into a lighthearted moment, as he claimed discussing it was a 'trap question' while assuring it contained 'very healthy things.' This exchange provided a break from typical basketball topics and highlighted Flagg's personality. On the court, he is performing well, having scored 29 points and 11 assists against Miami and 26 points, eight assists against Oklahoma City in recent games.

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By the Numbers

•Cooper Flagg had a lighthearted moment during a press conference.
•He delayed the start to order food, leading to humorous exchanges.
•Flagg scored 29 points against Miami and 26 points against Oklahoma City.
•The Mavericks won their last game 120-96 against Oklahoma City on October 30.

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6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Briefly Delays Press Conference, Then Dodges a ‘Trap Question’

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The Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg had something to finish before answering questions, and it apparently had nothing to do with reviewing game film. According to reporter Noah Weber, the start of Flagg’s press conference was briefly delayed while he ordered food on his phone. The explanation produced a lighthearted exchange once someone asked what he […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Briefly Delays Press Conference, Then Dodges a ‘Trap Question’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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