Blow to the All-Star: Cooper Flagg out due to injury

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has suffered a sprained left midfoot that will keep him off the courts until the All-Star Weekend, as announced by the franchise this Wednesday.

An MRI conducted on the same Wednesday confirmed the extent of the injury, which occurred during the game Dallas played on Tuesday in Phoenix. Team sources told ESPN that the player is expected to be available immediately after the break.

Flagg, last year's number 1 draft pick and top candidate for Rookie of the Year, will miss Thursday's away game against the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as the All-Star Weekend's Rising Stars event.

First Game Post All-Star

The first game for the Mavericks after the break will be on February 20 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The 19-year-old's absence comes at a challenging time for the Texan franchise, which is on an eight-game losing streak. During that stretch, Flagg averaged 29.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. For the season overall, his averages are 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.

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