What happened: Masai Ujiri spoke at Dallas Mavericks media day about Cooper Flagg's summer work. Discussion centered on Flagg's development and his camp in Maine.

Why it matters: Dallas enters 2026-27 with Ujiri directing basketball operations after his May hire. Flagg's second-season development sets the timeline for the rotation around the young core.

What to watch: Watch opening training camp sessions for Flagg's role and workload.