By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 03:33 GMT, 12 February 2026 | Updated: 03:33 GMT, 12 February 2026
DALLAS (AP) - Dallas Mavericks rookie teenage standout Cooper Flagg will miss their final game before the All-Star break and not play in the NBA's Rising Stars game on Friday night because of a left midfoot sprain.
The Mavericks announced Wednesday night than an MRI revealed the injury that occurred in their [loss at Phoenix](https://apnews.com/article/mavericks-suns-score-2a346cadc65b3d2a1b090ae43c8eab61) a night earlier, when the 19-year-old had 27 points in 36 minutes. They said further updates will be provided as appropriate
Flagg, the No. 1 overall draft pick last summer, is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists in his 49 games with Dallas.
The Mavericks (19-34) have an eight-game losing streak going into Thursday night's game at the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) runs the court in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) prepares to defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)