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Dallas Mavericks' nightmare season continues after Cooper Flagg injury scare The Dallas Mavericks cannot seem to find consistent positive news during the 2025-26 NBA season, and now Cooper Flagg has an injury. Just da...

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Jamal Murray scores 33 and Nuggets beat Mavs 118-109 as Cooper Flagg exits with sprained ankle

Jamal Murray scored 33 points and the Denver Nuggets held on for a 118-109 victory over Dallas

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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.

7 HOURS 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

7 HOURS AGO • NBA.COM

Daniel Gafford - Won't return Wednesday Gafford has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Denver due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Gafford missed Dallas' most recent game due to the same injury, and he seemingly aggravated the issue Wednesday. He logged six points (2-2 FG, 2-4 FT) and 10 rebounds across 18 minutes before exiting. Gafford's absence will likely mean more opportunities for Dwight Powell. His next chance to play will come Thursday against Utah.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

7 HOURS 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

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Cooper Flagg - 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.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Flagg - 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.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Flagg - 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.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dwight Powell - Sliding back to bench Powell will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Impact Powell made a spot start in place of Daniel Gafford, and he'll return to the bench Wednesday now that Gafford is healthy. Powell and Moussa Cisse should handle backup center duties against the Nuggets.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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10 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Max Christie - Officially out Christie (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Christie was initially termed doubtful, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 22-year-old guard had started in eight consecutive games, averaging 15.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 31.5 minutes. Christie's absence could mean more minutes for Brandon Williams and Jaden Hardy. Christie's next chance to play will come Thursday against Utah.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

P.J. Washington - Cleared to play Wednesday Washington (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Washington missed the past four games with a right ankle sprain but has been cleared to return Wednesday. Having started all 30 of his appearances this season, the forward figures to step right back into the starting lineup.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Williams - Available to play Williams (illness) is available to play Wednesday versus the Nuggets.

Impact Williams is set to return from a two-game stint on the sidelines, which may result in a DNP-CD for Jaden Hardy. Williams is averaging 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game this season.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Williams - Upgraded to probable Williams has been upgraded to probable ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Nuggets.

Impact It appears Williams will be returning from a two-game absence Wednesday evening, which could result in Jaden Hardy falling out of the rotation again. Check back for official confirmation on Williams' status closer to tipoff.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Williams - Upgraded to probable Williams has been upgraded to probable ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Nuggets.

Impact Williams is on track to return from a two-game absence Wednesday evening, which could result in Jaden Hardy falling out of the rotation again. Check back for official confirmation on Williams' status closer to tipoff.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

P.J. Washington - Upgraded to probable Wednesday Washington (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Washington has missed four consecutive games with a right ankle sprain but appears poised to return Wednesday after being upgraded from questionable to probable. Prior to injury, the forward started in all 30 appearances this season and averaged 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.4 minutes per game.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

12 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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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Dallas hosts Utah following Sensabaugh's 43-point showing

Jamal Murray scores 33 and Nuggets beat Mavs 118-109 as Cooper Flagg exits with sprained ankle

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