Southwest Notes: Flagg, Harper, Morant, Murphy, Peavy

Top NBA draft picks Cooper Flagg (Mavericks) and Dylan Harper (Spurs) showcased their talents in a Summer League matchup in Las Vegas. Flagg impressed the crowd with highlight dunks on his way to scoring 31 points. Harper, making his Summer League debut after recovering from a minor groin injury, countered with 16 points.

Harper expressed excitement about returning for such an electrifying game, stating both players had good games and demonstrated what they bring to the NBA world. He acknowledged Flagg's performance positively.

The matchup is seen as the start of a long rivalry between Flagg and Harper, widely considered the top two prospects in their draft class. They joined the Mavericks and Spurs, respectively, after both teams defied lottery odds. As division opponents, they are scheduled to face each other four times annually, with potential future playoff matchups. Harper emphasized their competitive nature, stating, "We're going to go out and compete," and looking forward to great future battles.