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Cooper Flagg Sprains Left Ankle, Exits Mavericks Finale and Ends Rookie Season

The injury closes a breakout year that keeps him near the top of the Rookie of the Year race.

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 12: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts to a play during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Center on April 12, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after a foul call in a game against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Center on April 03, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Flagg left Sunday’s home finale against the Bulls in the second quarter with a left ankle sprain and was ruled out after posting 10 points and four rebounds in 10 minutes.
  • The Mavericks finish 25-56 and close the night tied with Memphis in draft-lottery positioning, keeping similar odds for a high pick.
  • Across 70 games, the No. 1 pick averaged 21.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals, and he led Dallas in total points, rebounds, assists and steals, according to ESPN.
  • He logged multiple marquee nights this season, including 51- and 49-point games that rank among the highest ever by a teenager and fueled his award case.
  • Both Dallas and Chicago were short-handed for the finale, and the team is expected to assess Flagg’s ankle in the coming days as offseason work begins.