It’s not uncommon nor unexpected for teams to shut down top picks or NBA rotation players who are on summer rosters early.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg felt firsthand how helping to initiate an NBA offense can be a physically demanding task.

Jackson (Michigan State) is now under contract through 2029-30, after renegotiating the final year of his current deal and getting a raise to $33 million for the coming season. The extension kicks in in 2026-27, starting with a salary of $46.2 million.