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Mavericks Rookie Cooper Flagg Sprains Left Ankle, Ruled Out vs. Nuggets

The 19-year-old No. 1 pick has emerged as a leading Rookie of the Year candidate with rare across-the-board production.

Jan 14, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) grabs his ankle as he falls to the floor during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Nov 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) hugs forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center.
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Overview

  • Flagg rolled his left ankle in the second quarter against Denver, briefly returned before halftime, then was ruled out for the second half, per the team.
  • The injury involved the same ankle he tweaked two nights earlier versus Brooklyn, when he left for taping and returned to finish the game.
  • Through 39 games entering Wednesday, Flagg averaged 19.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists on 48% shooting, having missed only one game this season due to illness.
  • He has drawn strong endorsements from Jason Kidd, who said the teenager is leading the team on and off the floor, with Klay Thompson praising his late-game poise and consistency.
  • Recent coverage shows Flagg led all rookies in scoring through Jan. 13 and was the only first-year player ranked top-three in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, fueling both his ROY case and debate about Dallas retooling around him.