Cooper Flagg
Breakdown
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April 13, 2026
Won't return Sunday
Flagg (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Flagg will not return after exiting the game early in the second quarter. He concludes his rookie-season finale with 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and a steal in nine minutes. Tyler Smith and John Poulakidas are candidates for extra minutes with Flagg out.
April 13, 2026
Heads to locker room Sunday
Flagg exited for the locker room during Sunday's game against the Bulls due to an apparent left ankle injury, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Analysis
Flagg appeared to turn his left ankle before exiting for the locker room early in the second quarter. If he is unable to return, Tyler Smith and John Poulakidas could see extra minutes.
April 11, 2026
Drops 33 points in defeat
Flagg finished Friday's 139-120 loss to the Spurs with 33 points (13-25 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes.
Analysis
After scoring 11 points on 4-of-18 shooting from the field in Wednesday's loss to the Suns, Flagg bounced back on the offensive end Friday. The star rookie led the Mavericks in scoring while posting at least 25 points for the fourth time over his last five games, though it wasn't enough to beat Victor Wembanyama (40 points) and the Spurs. Flagg continues to provide value across the stat sheet and has now tallied at least five rebounds and five assists in 34 of his 69 regular-season appearances.
April 10, 2026
Available Friday
Flagg (wrist) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis
As expected, Flagg will power through his probable tag and play through a minor left wrist sprain. The star rookie had a rough shooting night in Wednesday's loss to the Suns (4-of-18 FG) but still managed to salvage his fantasy line with an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double. Flagg should take on his usual heavy workload as a primary focal point for the Mavericks on Friday night as he continues to build his case for Rookie of the Year.
April 9, 2026
Probable for Friday
Flagg is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to a left wrist sprain.
Analysis
Flagg was also added to the injury report as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against Phoenix before ultimately getting the green light to play, so this appears to be a precautionary listing. The Mavericks should have confirmation on his status as tipoff approaches.
April 9, 2026
Double-double in Phoenix
Flagg racked up 11 points (4-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 112-107 loss to the Suns.
Analysis
Despite the rough shooting night, Flagg was able to record his 13th double-double of the season, and his fifth in the last 16 games. Over that stretch, the star teenager is averaging 23.8 points, 7.1 boards, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 threes as he attempts to fend off Kon Knueppel for the Rookie of the Year Award.
April 9, 2026
Good to go Wednesday
Flagg (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis
As expected, Flagg will shake off his probable tag due to a left wrist sprain and suit up in the second half of this back-to-back set. The star rookie has posted at least 24 points in six of his last eight games, averaging 29.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.9 combined steals-plus-blocks over 35.8 minutes per game during that span.
April 8, 2026
Probable to play Wednesday
Flagg is probable for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a left wrist sprain.
Analysis
Flagg will probably be a game-time call for this contest, but the probable tag suggests the star rookie should suit up and handle his regular workload. Flagg has been outstanding for Dallas recently, averaging 26.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game over his last 10 contests.
April 8, 2026
Paces team in defeat
Flagg racked up 25 points (9-25 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 116-103 loss to the Clippers.
Analysis
Flagg came one rebound shy of a double-double in the loss. Flagg and the rest of the squad heated up after a slow start and got back into the game with a 29-point third quarter. Ultimately, the team failed to catch up. Flagg fell back to earth after averaging a massive 48 points over the past two games.