Cooper Flagg injury update: Mavs rookie out for Rising Stars Challenge
Cooper Flagg injury update: Mavs rookie out for Rising Stars Challenge
James H. Williams, USA TODAYThu, February 12, 2026 at 4:08 AM UTC
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The Dallas Mavericks announced that Cooper Flagg underwent an MRI, which revealed a left midfoot sprain.
The injury is expected to keep him out of action for the rest of the week, including the Mavericks' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Flagg suffered the injury during a game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 7, 2026.
The injury will also keep him out of the NBA's All-Star weekend festivities, according to reporter Marc Stein.
The rookie was expected to compete for Team Melo in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday.
Flagg had averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 49 games played this season. He's considered the favorite for the NBA's Rookie of the Year based on odds at BetMGM.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cooper Flagg injury update: Mavs rookie out for NBA All-Star event
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