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Cooper Flagg updates height as Mavericks prepare for training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Cooper Flagg updates height as Mavericks prepare for training camp

Summary

Cooper Flagg, forward for the Dallas Mavericks, announced he has grown to 6-foot-10.5 while preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season. Previously, Flagg stated he had grown from 6-foot-9 and denied reaching 6-foot-11. The Mavericks selected Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and he looks to build on a successful rookie season as the team aims to improve after a 26-56 finish last year. Flagg's growth may enhance his versatility as a player, crucial for the Mavericks’ roster changes this season.

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Status Watch

•Flagg updated his height to 6-foot-10.5 during training camp preparations.
•He averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists last season.
•Dallas selected Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
•The Mavericks finished 12th in the Western Conference last season.
•Flagg aims to lead a turnaround for the Mavericks this season.

Latest Updates

10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks news: Cooper Flagg provides another update on his height

What they're saying

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As the Dallas Mavericks continue training camp preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season , star forward Cooper Flagg provided another update on his height after recently confirming that he grew during the offseason. Flagg previously said he had grown from 6-foot-9 to 6-foot-10 , while pushing back against rumors that he had reached 6-foot-11. The […] The post Mavericks news: Cooper Flagg provides another update on his height appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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