Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Stellar all-around performance in win
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Flagg finished Monday's 113-109 win over the Heat with 29 points (12-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals and two blocks across 40 minutes.
Flagg returned from a one-game absence due to a left shoulder sprain and stuffed the stat sheet. The star forward tied for the game-high scoring total in an efficient performance from inside the arc and dished out a career-high-tying 11 assists. He also logged a career-best five steals and has supplied at least three swipes in all three of his regular-season appearances thus far.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Good to go Monday
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Flagg (shoulder) is active for Monday's game against the Heat.
Despite being diagnosed with a mild left shoulder sprain that forced him to miss Saturday's loss to the Spurs and being considered a true game-time call by coach Dusty May, Flagg will play versus Miami. It doesn't sound like he'll have any restrictions following the one-game absence, and his return will likely send Zaccharie Risacher back to the bench.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Game-time call Monday
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Head coach Dusty May said Flagg is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Heat, though May expects the second-year forward to play, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.
Flagg suffered a left shoulder sprain in Friday's win over Indiana, though he's trending in the right direction after being held out of Saturday's loss to the Spurs. If the star forward is cleared to return to action, there would be fewer minutes available for guys like Sergio de Larrea, Jett Howard and Zaccharie Risacher.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Upgraded to probable
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Flagg (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable for Monday against the Heat, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Flagg was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update with his mild shoulder strain. He made it through the morning shootaround with no setbacks, however, and the Mavericks are now preparing for their star forward to suit up. For now, there's no word of potential restrictions.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Goes through shootaround
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Flagg (shoulder) was spotted going through Monday's morning shootaround, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Given the circumstances of the injury, it's quite remarkable to see Flagg doing so well. He was diagnosed with a sprain Saturday, but the injury seems to be progressing and it's being described as a mild issue. He remains listed as questionable on the injury report.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Questionable to play Monday
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Flagg (shoulder) is questionable to play Monday against the Heat.
The Mavericks diagnosed Flagg with a mild left shoulder sprain Saturday, and the questionable tag suggests a final call on his availability will be made closer to Monday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. With Naji Marshall (illness) already ruled out, Marcus Sasser and Zaccharie Risacher would be the top candidates to start if Flagg is ruled out for Monday's road game.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Diagnosed with left shoulder sprain
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The Mavericks diagnosed Flagg with a mild left shoulder sprain, and the second-year forward will be re-evaluated by medical staff next week, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Flagg took a hard fall during the second quarter of the Mavericks' win against the Pacers on Friday. He was already ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs, but it looks like the 2025 first-overall pick will miss at least a couple of more games while recovering from his injury. Naji Marshall, Marcus Sasser and Zaccharie Risacher figure to be the top candidates to enter Dallas' starting five for as long as Flagg is sidelined.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Headed for further evaluation
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Head coach Dusty May said Flagg (shoulder) will be evaluated in the next couple of days, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Flagg can presumably be ruled out for Saturday's game against San Antonio after leaving Friday's win over Indiana and not returning. The star forward was hit while in the air and took a hard fall, landing on his left shoulder. With Flagg sidelined, Naji Marshall, Zaccharie Risacher and Marcus Sasser are candidates for increased burn.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Won't return Friday
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Flagg won't return to Friday's game against the Pacers due to left shoulder soreness, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Flagg took a hard fall after being fouled on a dunk attempt late in the second quarter and headed to the locker room with 45 seconds remaining in the first half. He did not come out for the second half, with Naji Marshall starting in his place. Flagg was ruled out shortly thereafter, and he will finish with 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block and three turnovers across 17 minutes. For now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Spurs.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Exits to locker room
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Flagg exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against Indiana due to an apparent left shoulder injury, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Flagg was hit while he was in the air and landed on his shoulder. He headed to the locker room shortly before halftime and can be considered questionable to return in the second half until the Mavericks provide an update on his status.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Team option picked up
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The Mavericks exercised the third-year team option on Flagg's contract for the 2027-28 season, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Flagg is coming off an impressive rookie campaign with Dallas, averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks across 33.5 minutes per game in 70 regular-season appearances. The second-year forward should operate as one of Dallas' top offensive options alongside Kyrie Irving in 2026-27.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Double-doubles with three stocks
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Flagg notched 26 points (8-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers over 30 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason loss to the Hawks.
Flagg closed out the preseason strong, recording his first double-double to go with a full stat line. Last season's Rookie of the Year has looked great through the exhibition games, averaging 19.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.3 triples, 1.7 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 turnovers in just 24.7 minutes per game, so he appears primed to take another leap in Year 2.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Sitting out Wednesday
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Flagg (rest) won't play Wednesday against the Pelicans, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Flagg is getting Wednesday night off for rest purposes. He'll look to return Friday against the Hawks in what could be a dress rehearsal for the Mavericks.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Excels in exhibition
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Flagg recorded 19 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 19 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to Houston.
Flagg was productive in limited action, shooting 50 percent from the field while contributing across multiple categories. The second-year forward also converted all four of his free-throw attempts, offering an encouraging glimpse of his offensive development ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. Flagg figures to remain a central piece of Dallas' offense as the Mavericks work through their revamped rotation.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Measures at 6-foot-10
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Flagg said at Mavericks Media Day that he has grown from his listed height of 6-foot-9 last season to an official barefoot measurement of 6-foot-10, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports.
The 19-year-old's continued physical development gives him even more positional size heading into his second NBA season after an impressive rookie campaign. The sky is the limit as Flagg will now benefit from playing alongside a healthy Kyrie Irving in 2026-27.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Seeking better efficiency in Year 2
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Flagg (ankle) could be working alongside a new member of the starting lineup after Dallas selected Morez Johnson with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
P.J. Washington and either Dereck Lively (foot) or Daniel Gafford remain the early favorites to comprise the Mavericks' starting frontcourt in 2026-27, but Johnson certainly poses a significant risk to that projection. Dallas is set to finally have Kyrie Irving back in the fold next year following his knee surgery, and the star guard's presence might have more of an impact on Flagg's performance than Johnson's. That in mind, Flagg is in jeopardy of seeing a downtick in usage, but he shot just 29.5 percent from deep during his rookie campaign and could see more open looks from downtown with Irving in the lineup.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Named to All-Rookie Team
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Flagg (ankle) was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team for the 2025-26 season Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports
Flagg was a unanimous selection and is the first Maverick since Luka Doncic to earn a spot on the team. The 19-year-old is coming off a magnificent inaugural campaign, finishing with averages of 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.9 blocks and 1.2 steals across 33.5 minutes in 70 games, good enough to earn the Rookie of the Year award. With Dallas recently parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd, it's unknown how his departure will impact Flagg, specifically, what position he will play from game-to-game. Still, he is anticipated to remain in the All-Star conversation for years to come while potentially flirting with an MVP award somewhere down the line. Flagg's only noteworthy flaws were his 2.3 turnovers per contest as well as his subpar shooting from behind the arc, with the former Duke Blue Devil sinking only 29.5 percent of his three-point shots. He also suffered an ankle injury at the end of the season, although he's expected to be ready to go well before the start of the new year.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Brings home ROY honors
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Flagg (ankle) was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Flagg was more than deserving of this honor, as he averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.5 minutes per game over 70 appearances. He presumably solidified the award down the stretch of the regular season, when he put up 51 points April 3 against Orlando, which was followed up with a 45-point showing two days later against the Lakers. Flagg becomes the third Maverick in franchise history to win the award, joining Jason Kidd (1994-95) and Luka Doncic (2018-19).
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Won't return Sunday
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Flagg (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game against the Bulls.
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.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Heads to locker room Sunday
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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.
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.
