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The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets took part in a media day at the Venetian Arena in Macao on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, as part of the NBA China Games. Among those representing the Mavericks was forward Cooper Flagg, who answered questions from the assembled press.
Photographs from the event were taken by Elas Valverde II, a staff photographer for The Dallas Morning News. Valverde is a graduate of UT-Arlington, where he studied photography and contributed to the student newspaper, The Shorthorn, for three years.
Key Analysis
The media day provided an opportunity for players and coaches to engage with international media ahead of the NBA China Games. Flagg's participation highlights his growing role with the Mavericks and the team's commitment to global outreach.
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