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Cooper Flagg Leaves Mavericks Game Against Nuggets With Sprained Ankle Cooper Flagg left the Mavericks game against the Nuggets Wednesday with a sprained left ankle.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg leaves game in 1st half with sprained ankle Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg sprained his left ankle and was ruled out for the second half against Denver on Wednesday night

5 DAYS AGO • NBA.COM

Cooper Flagg injury update: Mavericks star goes to locker room, returns Cooper Flagg headed to the locker room after appearing to roll his ankle during the Mavericks' game against the Nuggets.

5 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Cooper Flagg sprains an ankle and is ruled out after halftime as Mavs lose to Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the second half against Denver after the No. 1 overall pick sprained his left ankle in the first half

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cooper Flagg dealt blow with first NBA injury | Sporting News The former Duke star exited the game on Wednesday.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't return with ankle injury Flagg (ankle) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Flagg exited at the 6:01 mark of the second quarter, briefly returned before halftime, but has been ruled out for the second half due to a left ankle sprain. An ankle issue also sidelined the rookie briefly Monday, though he was able to return and finish that game, unlike Wednesday. With Flagg done for the night, Klay Thompson, Ryan Nembhard and Caleb Martin could see expanded roles down the stretch.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Wednesday Flagg (ankle) has returned to Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, per the broadcast.

Impact Flagg exited at the 6:01 mark of the second quarter with an ankle injury and went to the locker room but was able to return to action before the end of the first half. His status will continue to be monitored, and if any discomfort resurfaces for the star rookie, Klay Thompson, Ryan Nembhard and Caleb Martin could see expanded roles in his place.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Flagg (ankle) went to the locker room during the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Flagg exited at the 6:01 mark of the second quarter after appearing to twist his left ankle and went to the locker room for evaluation. His absence could open the door for increased usage from key reserves such as Klay Thompson and Ryan Nembhard.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg stands alone among NBA rookies thanks to these crazy stats | Sporting News He has been as advertised.

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Live Updates: Jamal Murray's Nuggets take on Cooper Flagg's Mavericks on a seven-game night Tap in and follow along with the top highlights, moments, stats and observations from Wednesday's action.

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Kia Rookie Ladder: Durable rookie class keeps impressing Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have shown resilience and availability all season, fueling their strong starts.

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Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Dallas

Denver comes into a matchup with Dallas after winning three road games in a row

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Anthony Davis expected to miss 6 weeks in latest absence for Mavs but won't need hand surgery

Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis will be sidelined about six weeks in his latest injury absence, although the 10-time All-Star won’t need surgery to repair ligament damage in...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cooper Flagg continues to garner high praise from Mavericks coach Jason Kidd | Sporting News Jason Kidd praises Cooper Flagg's leadership on the Dallas Mavericks.

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Dallas Mavericks suffer brutal Anthony Davis injury before NBA trade deadline The Dallas Mavericks cannot seem to catch a break despite how brilliant rookie Cooper Flagg has performed during his debut NBA season. In fa...

6 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Cooper Flagg is not your average No. 1 pick, and he's proving it every night Half of Cooper Flagg's season is over. How does he stack up to the five most recent No. 1 picks?

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Mavericks predicted to draft 'impressive' SEC guard as Cooper Flagg's running mate | Sporting News It would be an exciting addition in the lottery.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"I was a Warriors fan" – Cooper Flagg gushes over growing bond with Klay Thompson Flagg has become one of the bright spots for a struggling Mavericks this season.

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Deadspin | Cooper Flagg's all-around effort sparks Mavs past Nets Deadspin | Cooper Flagg's all-around effort sparks Mavs past Nets

JANUARY 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cooper Flagg Post Game Interview vs. Brooklyn Nets | January 12, 2026

JANUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

Flagg posts 27 points, 3 steals to help Mavericks beat the Nets 113-105

Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three steals, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted...

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Well-rounded outing in win Flagg finished with 27 points (10-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block across 35 minutes in Monday's 113-105 win over the Nets.

Impact It was a huge bounce-back performance for the rookie No. 1 overall pick, who scored just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting from the field in Saturday's loss to Chicago. With the Mavericks extremely shorthanded, Flagg led the charge with a team-high 27 points. He also impacted the game in other ways, turning in a productive all-around performance as he posted at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists for the sixth time through 39 regular-season games. Additionally, he tied the game-high mark in steals, matching his season high and tallying multiple swipes for the third time in his last five outings.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Monday Flagg (ankle) returned to Monday's game against the Nets with 58 seconds remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

Impact Flagg turned his left ankle and briefly exited to the locker room in the third quarter. However, the rookie returned to the bench shortly thereafter and checked back in after missing less than four minutes of game time.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Flagg injury update: Latest news on Mavericks star's status vs. Nets | Sporting News Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is dealing with an injury in the second half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.

JANUARY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Leaves for locker room Monday Flagg exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Nets due to an apparent left ankle injury, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Impact Flagg appeared to turn his ankle and headed back to the locker room with 4:40 remaining in the third quarter. The rookie should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Cooper Flagg sprains an ankle and is ruled out after halftime as Mavs lose to Nuggets

Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Dallas

Anthony Davis expected to miss 6 weeks in latest absence for Mavs but won't need hand surgery

Flagg posts 27 points, 3 steals to help Mavericks beat the Nets 113-105