Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined with midfoot sprain

Flagg to miss NBA's Rising Stars game due to injury

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall draft pick last summer, will miss the team's final game before the All-Star break and the NBA's Rising Stars game this weekend due to a left midfoot sprain. An MRI revealed the injury, which occurred during the Mavericks' loss to the Phoenix Suns the previous night.

Why it matters

Flagg has been a standout rookie for the struggling Mavericks, averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. His absence from the Rising Stars game, which showcases the league's top young talent, is a disappointment for fans eager to see the 19-year-old phenom in action.

The details

The Mavericks announced that further updates on Flagg's injury will be provided as appropriate. The team has an eight-game losing streak heading into their game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

  • On February 11, 2026, Flagg suffered the left midfoot sprain during the Mavericks' loss to the Phoenix Suns.
  • On February 12, 2026, the Mavericks announced that an MRI revealed the injury, and that Flagg will miss the team's final game before the All-Star break and the NBA's Rising Stars game.

The players

Cooper Flagg

A 19-year-old rookie for the Dallas Mavericks, who was the No. 1 overall draft pick last summer. He is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.

Dallas Mavericks

An NBA team based in Dallas, Texas, that is currently on an eight-game losing streak.

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What’s next

The Mavericks will provide further updates on Flagg's injury status as appropriate.

The takeaway

Flagg's injury is a setback for the struggling Mavericks and a disappointment for fans who were looking forward to seeing the young star showcase his talents in the Rising Stars game. The team will need to find a way to weather his absence as they try to turn around their season.