Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg has been ruled out of playing Tuesday on the road against the Brooklyn Nets, the team announced.
Flagg suffered a left midfoot sprain on Feb. 10 during a 120-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns. He will miss his fourth straight game against the Nets because of the injury, which also prevented him from playing in the Rising Stars Game on Feb. 13.
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Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Monday after practice that Flagg looked “good” during a workout, according to Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News. Kidd has previously indicated that Flagg is considered day-to-day with the injury.
Flagg is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals on 48.2% shooting from the field in 49 games. He is second among rookies in total scoring (999) and has the most 30-point games by a first-year player since Victor Wembanyama in 2023-24 (7).
The No. 1 overall pick was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for the third straight time. He and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel are the only two players to win Rookie of the Month this season, beginning in October and November.
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Flagg was initially expected to be available to play after the All-Star break, but the 19-year-old will need additional time to recover. He will miss his eighth overall game on Tuesday.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Mavericks news: Cooper Flagg (foot) ruled out for 4th straight game