Cooper Flagg injured: Mavericks rookie out until All-Star break
Cooper Flagg is suffering from a left foot sprain. The Dallas Mavericks rookie, favorite for Rookie of the Year, will miss upcoming games until the end of All-Star Weekend according to the Texas team.
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The Dallas Mavericks will have to do without their gem Cooper Flagg for several days. The first pick of the 2025 draft is suffering from a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him until the end of All-Star Weekend, as the team announced Wednesday.
Injury occurred during Phoenix Suns game
The MRI conducted Wednesday confirmed a left midfoot sprain, an injury suffered during Dallas’ game in Phoenix on Tuesday night. According to a team source cited by ESPN, Flagg is expected to be available as soon as play resumes after the NBA All-Star break.
This forced absence deprives the 19-year-old of Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as the Rising Stars Game scheduled during All-Star Weekend. The Mavericks’ first game after the break is scheduled for February 20 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The @Kia Rookies of the Month for January!
West: Cooper Flagg (@dallasmavs)
East: Kon Knueppel (@hornets) pic.twitter.com/T1hIQEb3Hv— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026
Exceptional performances despite Dallas losing streak
Despite this injury, Cooper Flagg remains the heavy favorite to win Rookie of the Year. His statistics for the entire season speak for themselves: 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
The rookie has even elevated his game during the Mavericks’ current losing streak. During Dallas’ eight consecutive losses, Flagg compiled impressive averages of 29.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game, demonstrating his ability to carry the team on his shoulders despite his young age.
This injury comes at a difficult time for the Mavericks, who are going through a tough period with eight straight losses. The temporary absence of their best rookie could complicate matters for the Texas team, but the scheduled return after the All-Star break offers hope for a quick comeback for the 19-year-old phenomenon.
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With a background in sports management, Nicolas Flamecourt covers NBA news with a particular passion for the North American league, which he has been following for several years. He also covers the NCAA, including news and scouting of future prospects, and regularly conducts interviews with French players as well as players competing in Europe.
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