What happened: Cooper Flagg has moved past Kobe Bryant for the second-most points scored by a teenager in NBA history.
Why it matters: Flagg scored 43 against Indiana in a recent game, a performance that moved him to No. 8 on Wire Report's NBA MVP ladder.
By the numbers: 2026-27 through 12 games: 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game.
What to watch: Every additional point extends his total as a teenager.