The Dallas Mavericks are making a bold bid to acquire a one-of-a-kind Cooper Flagg rookie card, a prized collectible that surfaced in Rhode Island this week. The card, featuring a patch from Flagg’s NBA debut jersey and his autograph, is already drawing comparisons to Paul Skenes’ record-breaking $1.11 million rookie card. Flagg’s card is expected to fetch even more after he was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season, capping a standout campaign with the Mavericks.
What makes the card so valuable?
The card is part of the 2026 Topps Chrome Update Basketball set, which includes rookie debut patch autograph cards from the 2025 NBA draft class. What sets Flagg’s card apart is its rarity-it’s a one-of-one edition-and its connection to his historic rookie season. The Mavericks, fresh off a dominant 149-128 win over the Chicago Bulls on April 13, 2026, are eager to add the card to their collection as a symbol of their rising star’s impact.
Why the Mavericks want it
The team has offered an extravagant package to secure the card, including two lower-level season tickets for 32 years, a signed Flagg game-worn jersey, and a VIP tour of the Mavericks’ practice facility. The deal also includes a private basketball experience at American Airlines Center and a VIP trip to the Mavericks’ road game in Boston. With Flagg leading the way, the Mavericks are looking to build on their recent form-a 1-4 record in their last five games (WLLLL)-and the card would serve as a talisman for their future success.
What’s next for the card?
The RhodyBreakers group, which discovered the card during a livestream, has yet to accept the Mavericks’ offer. If the deal goes through, the card could become a centerpiece of the team’s memorabilia collection. Meanwhile, Flagg and the Mavericks are focused on the court, where they’ll look to bounce back from their recent struggles and make a playoff push.
