Cooper Flagg
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15. Januar 2026
Won't go Thursday
Flagg (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Analyse
Flagg has officially been ruled out for Thursday's clash due to a left ankle sprain. This will be his first absence since Nov. 19 and just his second of his rookie season. Flagg's next chance to return will arrive Saturday, also against Utah.
15. Januar 2026
Doubtful for Thursday
Flagg (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game against Utah.
Analyse
This is hardly a surprise after the rookie left Wednesday's game early with a noticeable limp. All signs point to the Mavericks being cautious. In the meantime, it's likely that Caleb Martin, Brandon Williams and Klay Thompson will step into larger roles Thursday, and possibly Ryan Nembhard.
15. Januar 2026
Won't return with ankle injury
Flagg (ankle) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analyse
Flagg exited at the 6:01 mark of the second quarter, briefly returned before halftime, but has now 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.
15. Januar 2026
Returns to action Wednesday
Flagg (ankle) has returned to Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, per the broadcast.
Analyse
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 Flagg's place.
15. Januar 2026
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.
Analyse
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.
13. Januar 2026
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.
Analyse
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.
13. Januar 2026
Returns Monday
Flagg (ankle) returned to Monday's game against the Nets with 58 seconds remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Analyse
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.
13. Januar 2026
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.
Analyse
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.
9. Januar 2026
Narrowly misses first triple-double
Flagg posted 26 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block in 38 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 loss to the Jazz.
Analyse
Flagg certainly did his part in a tightly-contested matchup, recording double-digit rebounds for the first time since Dec. 18 while leading the team in scoring. This marks his fourth double-double through 37 appearances this season. Flagg got off to a slow start to January, totaling 22 points through his first two games, but he appears firmly back on track.