Flagg was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and is earning respect for his fearlessness in critical game moments.

Flagg appeared to roll his ankle while defending in the second quarter as he was taken to the basket. He landed awkwardly on his left foot and immediately showed visible discomfor

Fresh off another 20-point performance, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised Cooper Flagg on Monday for stepping up and serving as a team leader.

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg stands alone among NBA rookies thanks to these crazy stats originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. There isn't too much to be written about Cooper Flagg.

Cooper Flagg will lead the youth movement for the Dallas Mavericks, but the team should add another top prospect this summer in the NBA Draft.

Cooper Flagg exited the Mavericks' game on Wednesday night against the Nuggets with a right ankle sprain. Flagg suffered an apparent ankle injury concern on Monday it did not seem to be especially serious.

Cooper Flagg headed to the locker room after appearing to roll his ankle during the Mavericks' game against the Nuggets.

Rookie Cooper Flagg was always going to be good but injuries have forced him to take on an early leadership role too.