Cooper Flaggwill see his first action in aDallas Mavericksjersey later this week in the NBA Summer League. Flagg wasthe No. 1 overall pick by the Maverickson June 25. While he's expected to be the franchise's future star, he will not have to carry the burden of taking on those primary responsibilities as a rookie on the roster that already featuresAnthony DavisandKyrie Irving. Until then, Flagg will be the focal point on July 10, when he will be the featured attraction in his debut as the Mavericks take on theLos Angeles Lakersat 8 p.m. ET. More:How will Cooper Flagg fare in the NBA? Experts weigh in Flagg spent just one season atDukebefore pursuing his NBA career. As a freshman, he started all 37 games that he played in and averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 30 minutes per game. He earned several notable college basketball accolades, includingthe Wooden Awardand the Naismith Award. Date:Saturday, July 10 Location:Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas) Start time:8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Stream: ESPN+ The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments bysubscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:2025 NBA Summer League: When will Cooper Flagg debut for Mavericks?