Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Makes NBA history with huge night
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Flagg registered 49 points (20-29 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block in 38 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 loss to the Hornets.
Flagg scored the most points by a player under 20 years of age in NBA history during Thursday's loss. He dominated in the post from start to finish and showcased his range down the stretch, tying the game at 121 by drilling a clutch trey with 33.1 seconds remaining. However, the 19-year-old committed a turnover on Dallas' second-to-last possession and couldn't find a way to tie the game as time expired. While the final outcome didn't go his way, Flagg was incredibly efficient considering his high volume on the offensive end, knocking down 69.0 percent of his attempts from the field.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Absent from injury report
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Flagg (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Flagg is returning from a one-game absence with an ankle injury. The rookie standout could push Caleb Martin to the bench. Over his last eight appearances, Flagg has averaged 18.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 30.4 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Ruled out Wednesday
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Flagg (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Head coach Jason Kidd hopes that Flagg will be able to play Thursday against the Hornets. With the rookie standout sitting out Wednesday, Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Flagg is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to left ankle injury management.
Flagg missed two consecutive games earlier in January due to a left ankle injury. It appears the rookie will be sidelined for Sunday's contest to avoid aggravating the issue, and his absence would mean more minutes for Ryan Nembhard, Brandon Williams (knee), Jaden Hardy and D'Angelo Russell. Assuming he's ruled out, Flagg's next opportunity to play would be Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Double-double vs. Golden State
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Flagg registered 21 points (8-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during the Mavericks' 123-115 win over the Warriors on Thursday.
Flagg recorded his sixth double-double of the season Thursday while logging a career high in rebounds. He ended up playing 30 minutes despite being originally slated to operate on a minutes restriction, indicating that he is past an ankle injury that forced him to miss two games in January. Since Jan. 1, Flagg has averaged 16.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals over 31.1 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Puts up 18 points in return
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Flagg (ankle) tallied 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes Monday in the Mavericks' 114-97 win over the Knicks.
Flagg was back in action Monday after the left ankle sprain that he sustained in last Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets had kept him out for two straight games. The standout rookie slid back into the starting five at point guard but took on a more subdued role on offense than usual, as he finished third behind teammates Max Christie (26 points) and Naji Marshall (19 points) in scoring. Flagg was also eased back in with a slightly lighter workload than normal -- he averages 33.9 minutes per game for the season -- but look for his playing time to pick up in the Mavericks' next game Thursday versus the Warriors.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Good to go Monday
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Flagg (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Flagg officially has the green light to return from a two-game absence. With this news, Caleb Martin is likely to shift back to the second unit for Dallas.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Expected to play Monday
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Flagg (ankle) is expected to play in Monday's game against the Knicks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
The stage is set for the rookie No. 1 overall pick to end a two-game absence with an ankle sprain. Flagg's return is likely to send Caleb Martin to the bench Monday.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Officially out vs. Jazz
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Flagg (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Utah.
Flagg will miss a second consecutive matchup while dealing with a left ankle sprain. Expect Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams to play a key role in the Dallas rotation again Saturday as a result.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Doubtful for Saturday
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Flagg (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Flagg is likely to miss his second straight game after sustaining a sprained left ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets. If the rookie No. 1 overall pick is ultimately ruled out, Caleb Martin and Ryan Nembhard would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Doubtful for Thursday
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Flagg (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game against Utah.
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.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Returns to action Wednesday
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Flagg (ankle) has returned to Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, per the broadcast.
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.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Well-rounded outing in win
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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.
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.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Returns Monday
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Flagg (ankle) returned to Monday's game against the Nets with 58 seconds remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
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.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Leaves for locker room Monday
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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.
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.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Scores 27 in Christmas Day loss
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Flagg notched 27 points (13-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block over 36 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 loss to the Warriors.
Flagg led all scorers with efficient shooting but couldn't lift the Mavericks to a Christmas Day victory. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has enjoyed a strong December, averaging 24.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals through 10 games entering Thursday's contest. While his three-point shot remains a work in progress, the Duke product has largely met expectations and shown the ability to impact games at a high level as a rookie.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Sniffs triple-double vs. Denver
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Flagg posted 33 points (14-21 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists, a steal and a block across 40 minutes in Tuesday's 131-130 win over the Nuggets.
Flagg became just the second teenager to record this 33-9-9 stat line in NBA history, with the previous record-holder being Luka Doncic (leg). Flagg has been playing at a high level since the beginning of December, but his numbers have seen a sizable uptick lately, as he's hit 20 or more points in five of his last six appearances, and in seven of 10 appearances this month.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Available to play
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Flagg (back) is available for Monday's road matchup with the Pelicans.
Flagg is dealing with a back bruise, but he was able to get through shootaround without issue and has now officially been cleared for Monday's game. He should see his usual workload and will look to extend his streak of 20-point games to five.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Goes through shootaround
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Flagg (back) participated in Monday's morning shootaround, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Flagg remains questionable on the official injury report for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a back contusion, but his participation Monday morning bodes well for his status. Over his last three games, Flagg is averaging 29.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 blocks.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Scores 24 points with three assists
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Flagg registered 24 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block across 37 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 loss to the 76ers.
Flagg has been playing really well of late, and he recently received praise from his teammate, Naji Marshall. "Coop is really amazing at basketball," Marshall said. "He's a dog on both ends of the floor. Every game somebody guards him with their best defender, and he just goes out and proves that he's the No. 1 pick and why he was the No. 1 pick. Pledge allegiance to the Flagg." Flagg has scored at least 20 points in four straight, and he'll look to make it five in a row Monday in New Orleans.
