With a rise in production, plus improved team performance, Flagg has risen to the top spot in NBA.com's latest rookie ladder from Steve Aschburner. Kon Knueppel, his former Duke teammate and Charlotte Hornets wing, previously held the No. 1 slot.

Klay Thompson’s days with the Dallas Mavericks may be numbered. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Mavs are open to explore the trade market for Thompson, who would prefer to play for a contender in the twilight of his career.

On December 9, ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that the Dallas Mavericks are open to exploring the trade market for multiple core players. League sources told ESPN that Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, and D’Angelo Russell are all being discussed internally.

Nine-time All-Star Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving could be dealt to a rival Western Conference squad, per a new trade rumor.

Dereck Lively II’s injury raises the question of whether the Dallas Mavericks will be eligible to add a player.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi as Dallas Mavericks named top landing spot for Clippers' Chris Paul.