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Dallas’ Young Gems Show Promise and Gaps | Dallas Mavericks News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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- 108
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Summary
Dallas Mavericks are betting big on the future with Cooper Flagg and fresh recruits like Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio de Larrea, who shone in Summer League with hustle and vision—but also exposed key flaws. Johnson’s defensive energy and rebounding were elite, but his three-point shot let teams exploit him, and a calf injury raised red flags. De Larrea dazzled with record-setting assists and court vision, but his scoring inefficiency and lack of athleticism made him vulnerable. Both players need time to grow—Johnson to expand beyond the paint, de Larrea to strengthen and improve his jumper. If they overcome these hurdles, Dallas could’ve unearthed hidden gems. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ccc1b5c270d0af3b