Frenzy became bedlam on the next play. Flagg talked trash to James, ran to his spot on the left wing, pivoted off the catch and nailed the shot before turning to exult with his future Mavericks varsity teammates, who cheered him on decked out in casual wear from their courtside seats.

The Las Vegas Summer League kicked off with a bang as the Lakers took on the Mavericks for their first game of the tournament. With Bronny James going up against Cooper Flagg, the young Lakers guard showcased his potential by locking up the No.

When the Los Angeles Lakers played against the Dallas Mavericks during NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, fans all wanted to see the same thing.

Bronny James matched up with Cooper Flagg in their summer league game, and later revealed how he feels about the No. 1 NBA Draft pick.

Thursday's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks is one of the most anticipated Summer League games of all time.