Cooper Flagg has suffered a left mid-foot sprain and will not participate in the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. This injury also rules him out of the All-Star Friday Night Rising Stars game, according to the team’s recent announcement. The injury happened during Dallas’ Tuesday game in Phoenix.
Mavericks Officially Confirm Injury and Absence
The Mavericks confirmed that Flagg underwent an MRI scan which revealed the midfoot sprain. The team shared the news that Flagg will miss Thursday’s game at Los Angeles as well as the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars game scheduled for Friday. Notably, star player Luka Doncic will also miss the Lakers game due to a hamstring injury.
“The Mavericks announced today that forward/guard Cooper Flagg underwent an MRI that revealed a left midfoot sprain. The injury occurred in Dallas’ game at PHX on Tuesday. Flagg will miss the team’s game at LAL on Thursday as well as the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars game on Friday.”— Mavs PR (@MavsPR)
Impact on Flagg’s Season and Future Outlook
Flagg is expected to make his return soon after the All-Star break. As the Mavericks’ top draft pick, he has made a strong impact this season, averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while also showing solid defensive skills for a rookie. He is currently the leading candidate for Rookie of the Year honors.
Flagg was selected as the first pick by Carmelo Anthony for Team Carmelo in the Rising Stars game. The NBA league office will select a replacement to fill his spot for the All-Star Weekend event.
The Mavericks announced today that forward/guard Cooper Flagg underwent an MRI that revealed a left midfoot sprain.
The injury occurred in Dallas’ game at PHX on Tuesday. Flagg will miss the team’s game at LAL on Thursday as well as the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars game on Friday.
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) February 12, 2026
